US Bridges

Woodward Ave Uturn over M-8 Davison Fwy

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · City of Highland Park · Structure no. 000000000012667

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodward Ave Uturn over M-8 Davison Fwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodward Ave Uturn 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2015. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWoodward Ave Uturn
CrossesM-8 Davison Fwy
LocationCity of Highland Park
RouteState Highway 1
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40403, -83.09363
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1995)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodward Ave Uturn over M-8 Davison Fwy built?

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

What condition is Woodward Ave Uturn over M-8 Davison Fwy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Woodward Ave Uturn over M-8 Davison Fwy carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodward Ave Uturn over M-8 Davison Fwy?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Woodward Ave Uturn over M-8 Davison Fwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.