US Bridges

Linwood Ave over M-10 John Lodge Frwy

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011444

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,680
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linwood Ave over M-10 John Lodge Frwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linwood Ave over M-10 John Lodge Frwy 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 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 13,680 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,400 by 2006. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLinwood Ave
CrossesM-10 John Lodge Frwy
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40508, -83.1274
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,680 (—)
Projected traffic68,400 by 2006
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Linwood Ave over M-10 John Lodge Frwy built?

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

What condition is Linwood Ave over M-10 John Lodge Frwy 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 Linwood Ave over M-10 John Lodge Frwy carry?

About 13,680 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Linwood Ave over M-10 John Lodge Frwy?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Linwood Ave over M-10 John Lodge Frwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.