I-75 NB over Blakely Drain
GoodWayne County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Taylor · Structure no. 000000000011626
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46,853
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-75 NB over Blakely Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 NB over Blakely Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 46,853 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,548 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NB over Blakely Drain built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is I-75 NB over Blakely 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-75 NB over Blakely Drain carry?
About 46,853 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-75 NB over Blakely Drain?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-75 NB over Blakely Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.