Lafayette Blvd over M-10
FairWayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011398
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,860
- 1978 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafayette Blvd over M-10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafayette Blvd over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 73 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 12,860 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,860 by 1977. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafayette Blvd over M-10 built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Lafayette Blvd over M-10 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Lafayette Blvd over M-10 carry?
About 12,860 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lafayette Blvd over M-10?
The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Lafayette Blvd over M-10?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.