US Bridges

Huron Street over Frank & Poet Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · S of Eureka · Structure no. 000000000011635

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huron Street over Frank & Poet Drain is a steel culvert carrying Huron Street over Frank & Poet Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,013 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long.

CarriesHuron Street
CrossesFrank & Poet Drain
LocationS of Eureka
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.19728, -83.23508
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2006)
Projected traffic2,013 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$263,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huron Street over Frank & Poet Drain built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huron Street 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Huron Street over Frank & Poet Drain carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Huron Street over Frank & Poet Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Huron Street over Frank & Poet Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.