US Bridges

Outer Drive EB over M-10

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011453

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outer Drive EB over M-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Outer Drive EB 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,900 by 2015. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOuter Drive EB
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.42091, -83.17609
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionAugust 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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (1995)
Projected traffic17,900 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Outer Drive EB over M-10 built?

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

What condition is Outer Drive EB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Outer Drive EB over M-10 carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Outer Drive EB over M-10?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Outer Drive EB over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.