US Bridges

I-75 Ramp C over Frank & Poet Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Taylor · Structure no. 000000000011629

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,584
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 Ramp C over Frank & Poet Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 Ramp C over Frank & Poet Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 40,584 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,839 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 Ramp C
CrossesFrank & Poet Drain
LocationIn Taylor
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.19571, -83.23971
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,584 (2005)
Projected traffic43,839 by 2025
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 I-75 Ramp C over Frank & Poet Drain built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 Ramp C 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 Ramp C over Frank & Poet Drain carry?

About 40,584 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-75 Ramp C over Frank & Poet Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns I-75 Ramp C over Frank & Poet Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.