US Bridges

NB to WB Davison over M-10 SB

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011441

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,500
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB to WB Davison over M-10 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB to WB Davison over M-10 SB in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 68 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 42,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,875 by 2015. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB to WB Davison
CrossesM-10 SB
LocationIn Detroit
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.39885, -83.11146
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,500 (1995)
Projected traffic48,875 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB to WB Davison over M-10 SB built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is NB to WB Davison over M-10 SB 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 NB to WB Davison over M-10 SB carry?

About 42,500 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NB to WB Davison over M-10 SB?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NB to WB Davison over M-10 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.