US Bridges

Puritan Ave over M-10

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011449

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,830
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puritan Ave over M-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Puritan Ave over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 62 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 17,830 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,830 by 2015. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPuritan Ave
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.40962, -83.16498
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,830 (1995)
Projected traffic17,830 by 2015
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Puritan Ave over M-10 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Puritan 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 August 2024.

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

About 17,830 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Puritan Ave over M-10?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Puritan Ave over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.