US Bridges

Mcnichols RD over M-10

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011452

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,700
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcnichols RD over M-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcnichols RD over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 61 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 30,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,700 by 2015. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMcnichols RD
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.41664, -83.17206
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width128 ft (39.1 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,700 (1995)
Projected traffic30,700 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcnichols RD over M-10 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Mcnichols RD 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 Mcnichols RD over M-10 carry?

About 30,700 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcnichols RD over M-10?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Mcnichols RD over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.