Vreeland Road over Frank & Poet Drain
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Gibraltar/Trenton E/Fort · Structure no. 000000000012000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,617
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vreeland Road over Frank & Poet Drain is a steel culvert carrying Vreeland Road 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 5,617 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,092 by 2015. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vreeland Road over Frank & Poet Drain built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vreeland 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 Vreeland Road over Frank & Poet Drain carry?
About 5,617 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Vreeland Road over Frank & Poet Drain?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Vreeland Road over Frank & Poet Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.