US Bridges

NB Oakland Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Highland Park · Structure no. 000000000011381

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,240
1970 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Oakland Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Oakland Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 54 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,240 by 1977. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB Oakland Avenue
CrossesM-8 Davison Fwy
LocationIn Highland Park
RouteCity Street 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40651, -83.08642
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,240 (1970)
Projected traffic6,240 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB Oakland Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is NB Oakland Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does NB Oakland Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy carry?

About 6,240 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is NB Oakland Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns NB Oakland Avenue over M-8 Davison Fwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.