US Bridges

Schaffer over M-10

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011455

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,670
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schaffer over M-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schaffer over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 17,670 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,600 by 2020. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchaffer
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.42484, -83.18019
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,670 (1978)
Projected traffic20,600 by 2020
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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schaffer over M-10 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Schaffer 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 Schaffer over M-10 carry?

About 17,670 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Schaffer over M-10?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Schaffer over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.