US-24 SB over Frank & Poet Drain
FairWayne County, Michigan · In Taylor · Structure no. 000000000011281
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,172
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-24 SB over Frank & Poet Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-24 SB over Frank & Poet 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 22,172 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,647 by 2018. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-24 SB over Frank & Poet 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 Frank & Poet 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 Frank & Poet Drain carry?
About 22,172 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-24 SB over Frank & Poet Drain?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns US-24 SB over Frank & Poet Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.