US Bridges

Van Horn Road over Blakely Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Woodhaven E/Allen · Structure no. 000000000012003

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,498
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Horn Road over Blakely Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Van Horn Road over Blakely Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,498 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,636 by 2015. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVan Horn Road
CrossesBlakely Drain
LocationWoodhaven E/Allen
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.1263, -83.2219
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,498 (1996)
Projected traffic17,636 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Van Horn Road over Blakely Drain built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Horn Road over Blakely 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 Van Horn Road over Blakely Drain carry?

About 20,498 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Van Horn Road over Blakely Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m).

Who owns Van Horn Road over Blakely Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.