Vreeland Road over Blakely Drain
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Brwntwn/Woodhe/Allen · Structure no. 000000000011999
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,469
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vreeland Road over Blakely Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vreeland Road over Blakely Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,469 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,739 by 2015. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 45 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vreeland Road over Blakely Drain built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Vreeland Road over Blakely 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Vreeland Road over Blakely Drain carry?
About 8,469 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Vreeland Road over Blakely Drain?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Vreeland Road over Blakely Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.