US Bridges

Dexter-Belden Ave over M-10 John Lodge Frwy

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011445

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,310
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dexter-Belden Ave over M-10 John Lodge Frwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dexter-Belden 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 7,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68,400 by 2006. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDexter-Belden Ave
CrossesM-10 John Lodge Frwy
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40502, -83.13552
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,310 (—)
Projected traffic68,400 by 2006
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 Dexter-Belden 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 Dexter-Belden 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dexter-Belden Ave over M-10 John Lodge Frwy carry?

About 7,310 vehicles per day (latest count).

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

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Dexter-Belden Ave over M-10 John Lodge Frwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.