Gibraltar Road over Frank & Poet Drain
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Gibraltar E/Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000011997
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,206
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gibraltar Road over Frank & Poet Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying Gibraltar Road over Frank & Poet Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,206 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,221 by 2027. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gibraltar Road over Frank & Poet Drain built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gibraltar Road over Frank & Poet Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Gibraltar Road over Frank & Poet Drain carry?
About 6,206 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Gibraltar Road over Frank & Poet Drain?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Gibraltar Road over Frank & Poet Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.