US Bridges

Grand River Ave over M-10

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011403

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,109
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand River Ave over M-10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand River Ave over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 72 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 8,109 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,049 by 2018. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand River Ave
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 96
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.33917, -83.06611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.5 m)
Roadway width160 ft (48.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,109 (2007)
Projected traffic20,049 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Grand River Ave over M-10 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Grand River Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Grand River Ave over M-10 carry?

About 8,109 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Grand River Ave over M-10?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns Grand River Ave over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.