US Bridges

Glendale Ave over M-10

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011436

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,654
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendale Ave over M-10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glendale Ave over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,654 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,019 by 2025. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGlendale Ave
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.39489, -83.10721
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,654 (2010)
Projected traffic4,019 by 2025
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glendale Ave over M-10 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Glendale Ave over M-10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

About 3,654 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Glendale Ave over M-10?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Glendale Ave over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.