US Bridges

West Road over Blakely Drain

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Woodhaven E/Allen · Structure no. 000000000012011

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,410
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Road over Blakely Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying West Road over Blakely Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 91 years old, older 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 32,410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,480 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Road
CrossesBlakely Drain
LocationWoodhaven E/Allen
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.14089, -83.21893
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,410 (2016)
Projected traffic32,480 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 West Road over Blakely Drain built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is West Road over Blakely 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 West Road over Blakely Drain carry?

About 32,410 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Road over Blakely Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns West Road over Blakely Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.