US Bridges

M-85 SB over Sexton-Kilfoil Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Lincoln Park · Structure no. 000000000011790

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,478
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-85 SB over Sexton-Kilfoil Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-85 SB over Sexton-Kilfoil Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 18,478 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,450 by 2031. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM-85 SB
CrossesSexton-Kilfoil Drain
LocationIn Lincoln Park
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates42.22374, -83.1815
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,478 (2007)
Projected traffic27,450 by 2031
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 M-85 SB over Sexton-Kilfoil Drain built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-85 SB over Sexton-Kilfoil 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M-85 SB over Sexton-Kilfoil Drain carry?

About 18,478 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is M-85 SB over Sexton-Kilfoil Drain?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns M-85 SB over Sexton-Kilfoil Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.