US Bridges

7 MI RD over M-10

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011458

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

7 MI RD over M-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7 MI 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2015. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 128 ft wide.

Carries7 MI RD
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.43083, -83.18694
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width128 ft (39.1 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (1995)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 7 MI 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 7 MI 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 7 MI RD over M-10 carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 7 MI RD over M-10?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns 7 MI RD over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.