US Bridges

Schaefer NW Turn over M-10

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011457

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schaefer NW Turn over M-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schaefer NW Turn 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 1977. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSchaefer NW Turn
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.42527, -83.18046
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1978)
Projected traffic3,000 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Schaefer NW Turn over M-10 built?

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

What condition is Schaefer NW Turn 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 Schaefer NW Turn over M-10 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Schaefer NW Turn over M-10?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Schaefer NW Turn over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.