I-75 SB over Blakely Drain
FairWayne County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Taylor · Structure no. 000000000011625
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46,853
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-75 SB over Blakely Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB over Blakely Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 46,853 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,548 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-75 SB over Blakely Drain built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is I-75 SB over Blakely 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-75 SB over Blakely Drain carry?
About 46,853 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-75 SB over Blakely Drain?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns I-75 SB over Blakely Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.