US Bridges

M-1 Woodard Ave over M-8 Davison Fwy

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Highland Park · Structure no. 000000000011615

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,758
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-1 Woodard Ave over M-8 Davison Fwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-1 Woodard Ave over M-8 Davison Fwy in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 21,758 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,595 by 2018. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 104 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM-1 Woodard Ave
CrossesM-8 Davison Fwy
LocationIn Highland Park
RouteState Highway 1
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.4033, -83.09556
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,758 (2007)
Projected traffic28,595 by 2018
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 M-1 Woodard Ave over M-8 Davison Fwy built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-1 Woodard Ave over M-8 Davison Fwy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does M-1 Woodard Ave over M-8 Davison Fwy carry?

About 21,758 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-1 Woodard Ave over M-8 Davison Fwy?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns M-1 Woodard Ave over M-8 Davison Fwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.