US Bridges

Oakman Blvd over M-10

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011442

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,660
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakman Blvd over M-10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakman Blvd over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 12,660 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,926 by 2025. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOakman Blvd
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40167, -83.11554
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,660 (2010)
Projected traffic13,926 by 2025
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakman Blvd over M-10 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Oakman Blvd 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Oakman Blvd over M-10 carry?

About 12,660 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oakman Blvd over M-10?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Oakman Blvd over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.