US Bridges

Mlk Jr Blvd WB over M-10

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000014043

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,565
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Jr Blvd WB over M-10 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mlk Jr Blvd WB over M-10 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,565 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,095 by 2038. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMlk Jr Blvd WB
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34335, -83.0681
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,565 (2018)
Projected traffic9,095 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Mlk Jr Blvd WB over M-10 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mlk Jr Blvd WB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mlk Jr Blvd WB over M-10 carry?

About 8,565 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mlk Jr Blvd WB over M-10?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Jr Blvd WB over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.