Van Horn Road over Frank & Poet Drain
FairWayne County, Michigan · Trenton W/Fort · Structure no. 000000000012004
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Horn Road over Frank & Poet Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Horn Road over Frank & Poet Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,490 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Horn Road over Frank & Poet Drain built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Horn Road over Frank & Poet Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Van Horn Road over Frank & Poet Drain carry?
About 13,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Van Horn Road over Frank & Poet Drain?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Van Horn Road over Frank & Poet Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.