US Bridges

Vassar Drive over M-10

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011459

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,860
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vassar Drive over M-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vassar Drive over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 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 7,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,860 by 1977. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVassar Drive
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.43421, -83.19035
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 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 width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,860 (1978)
Projected traffic7,860 by 1977
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vassar Drive over M-10 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Vassar Drive 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 Vassar Drive over M-10 carry?

About 7,860 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vassar Drive 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 68 ft wide.

Who owns Vassar Drive over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.