US Bridges

Livernois Ave over M-10

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011446

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,080
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Livernois Ave over M-10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Livernois Ave over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 48,080 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,080 by 2015. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 123 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLivernois Ave
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40481, -83.14034
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,080 (1995)
Projected traffic48,080 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Livernois Ave over M-10 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Livernois Ave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Livernois Ave over M-10 carry?

About 48,080 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Livernois Ave over M-10?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Livernois Ave over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.