US Bridges

Rosa Parks Blvd over M-10

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011443

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,948
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosa Parks Blvd over M-10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosa Parks Blvd over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 5,948 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,543 by 2025. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRosa Parks Blvd
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40333, -83.11806
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,948 (2010)
Projected traffic6,543 by 2025
Trucks—
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 Rosa Parks Blvd over M-10 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Rosa Parks 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 Rosa Parks Blvd over M-10 carry?

About 5,948 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rosa Parks Blvd over M-10?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Rosa Parks Blvd over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.