US Bridges

Ramp from M-10 over Jefferson Ave

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · In City of Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011407

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
822 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
550
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp from M-10 over Jefferson Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp from M-10 over Jefferson Ave in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 1977. The structure is 822 ft (250.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp from M-10
CrossesJefferson Ave
LocationIn City of Detroit
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32572, -83.05312
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length822 ft (250.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (1988)
Projected traffic500 by 1977
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ramp from M-10 over Jefferson Ave built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp from M-10 over Jefferson Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp from M-10 over Jefferson Ave carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp from M-10 over Jefferson Ave?

The structure is 822 ft (250.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp from M-10 over Jefferson Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.