US Bridges

Pallister Avenue over M-10

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011428

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,660
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pallister Avenue over M-10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pallister Avenue over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 71 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 8,660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,660 by 1998. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPallister Avenue
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37026, -83.08381
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,660 (1978)
Projected traffic8,660 by 1998
Trucks0%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pallister Avenue over M-10 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Pallister Avenue 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pallister Avenue over M-10 carry?

About 8,660 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Pallister Avenue over M-10?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Pallister Avenue over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.