US Bridges

US-24 SB over Sexton Kilfoil Drain

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Taylor · Structure no. 000000000011278

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,303
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 SB over Sexton Kilfoil Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 SB over Sexton Kilfoil Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 61 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 6 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 29,303 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,838 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-24 SB
CrossesSexton Kilfoil Drain
LocationIn Taylor
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates42.22741, -83.26941
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,303 (2007)
Projected traffic34,838 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SB over Sexton Kilfoil Drain built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US-24 SB over Sexton Kilfoil Drain 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 US-24 SB over Sexton Kilfoil Drain carry?

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

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 SB over Sexton Kilfoil Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.