US Bridges

Chicago Blvd over M-10

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011433

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chicago Blvd over M-10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chicago Blvd over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 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 17,540 by 2013. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChicago Blvd
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38241, -83.09465
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width118 ft (35.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (1993)
Projected traffic17,540 by 2013
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
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 Chicago Blvd over M-10 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Chicago Blvd 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 Chicago Blvd over M-10 carry?

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

How long is Chicago Blvd over M-10?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Chicago Blvd over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.