US Bridges

Pembroke Ave over M-10

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011460

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,830
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pembroke Ave over M-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pembroke Ave over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,830 by 2015. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPembroke Ave
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.43784, -83.19416
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,830 (1995)
Projected traffic4,830 by 2015
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pembroke Ave over M-10 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Pembroke Ave over M-10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Pembroke Ave over M-10 carry?

About 4,830 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Pembroke Ave over M-10?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Pembroke Ave over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.