US Bridges

Milwaukee Ave over M-10

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011426

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milwaukee Ave over M-10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Milwaukee Ave over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 76 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 14,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,000 by 2015. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMilwaukee Ave
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36598, -83.08089
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (1993)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2015
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 Milwaukee Ave over M-10 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Milwaukee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Milwaukee Ave over M-10 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Milwaukee Ave over M-10?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Milwaukee Ave over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.