US Bridges

Washington ST over M-10

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011395

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over M-10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington ST over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 67 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2025. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.32716, -83.04785
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.8 m)
Roadway width157 ft (48 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2004)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Washington ST over M-10 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Washington ST over M-10 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Washington ST over M-10 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over M-10?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.