US Bridges

Hamilton Avenue over M-10

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Chicago Blvd · Structure no. 000000000011432

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Avenue over M-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamilton Avenue over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 6 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 15,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,300 by 2013. The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHamilton Avenue
CrossesM-10
Location0.1 MI E of Chicago Blvd
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38136, -83.09227
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (1993)
Projected traffic15,300 by 2013
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Avenue over M-10 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Hamilton 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 June 2024.

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

About 15,300 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Hamilton Avenue over M-10?

The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Avenue over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.