US Bridges

US-24 NB over Sexton Kilfoil Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Taylor · Structure no. 000000000011277

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,303
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 NB over Sexton Kilfoil Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 NB over Sexton Kilfoil Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 39 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 29,303 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,838 by 2018. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-24 NB
CrossesSexton Kilfoil Drain
LocationIn Taylor
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates42.22736, -83.26895
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,303 (2007)
Projected traffic34,838 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-24 NB over Sexton Kilfoil Drain built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US-24 NB over Sexton Kilfoil Drain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-24 NB over Sexton Kilfoil Drain carry?

About 29,303 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-24 NB over Sexton Kilfoil Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 NB over Sexton Kilfoil Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.