US Bridges

Newjersey TRN(M10) over M-10

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit @ Forrer Ave · Structure no. 000000000011463

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,310
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newjersey TRN(M10) over M-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newjersey TRN(M10) 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 5 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 8,310 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,310 by 1977. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNewjersey TRN(M10)
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit @ Forrer Ave
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.44394, -83.20228
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,310 (1982)
Projected traffic8,310 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newjersey TRN(M10) over M-10 built?

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

What condition is Newjersey TRN(M10) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Newjersey TRN(M10) over M-10 carry?

About 8,310 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newjersey TRN(M10) over M-10?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Newjersey TRN(M10) over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.