US Bridges

M-10 SB over WB Jefferson Ave

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In City of Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011408

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,039
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-10 SB over WB Jefferson Ave is a prestressed concrete slab carrying M-10 SB over WB Jefferson Ave in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 37,039 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,104 by 2018. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM-10 SB
CrossesWB Jefferson Ave
LocationIn City of Detroit
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32618, -83.05214
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,039 (2007)
Projected traffic45,104 by 2018
Trucks1%
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 M-10 SB over WB Jefferson Ave built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-10 SB over WB Jefferson Ave 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 M-10 SB over WB Jefferson Ave carry?

About 37,039 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M-10 SB over WB Jefferson Ave?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns M-10 SB over WB Jefferson Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.