US Bridges

US-24 NB over Frank & Poet Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 4.3 MI SW of Allen Park · Structure no. 000000000011282

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59,951
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 NB over Frank & Poet Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US-24 NB over Frank & Poet Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59,951 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesUS-24 NB
CrossesFrank & Poet Drain
Location4.3 MI SW of Allen Park
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates42.19881, -83.26785
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 17 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,951 (2021)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$18,000 (2050 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-24 NB over Frank & Poet Drain built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 NB over Frank & Poet 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does US-24 NB over Frank & Poet Drain carry?

About 59,951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-24 NB over Frank & Poet Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns US-24 NB over Frank & Poet Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.