M-85 NB over Frank & Poet Drain
FairWayne County, Michigan · In Trenton · Structure no. 000000000011787
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,575
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-85 NB over Frank & Poet Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying M-85 NB over Frank & Poet Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 15,575 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,325 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 M-85 NB over Frank & Poet Drain built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-85 NB over Frank & Poet 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does M-85 NB over Frank & Poet Drain carry?
About 15,575 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is M-85 NB over Frank & Poet Drain?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns M-85 NB over Frank & Poet Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.