US Bridges

West Road over Frank & Poet Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Trenton W/Fort · Structure no. 000000000012012

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Road over Frank & Poet Drain is a concrete slab carrying West Road over Frank & Poet Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,100 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Road
CrossesFrank & Poet Drain
LocationTrenton W/Fort
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.14106, -83.20618
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2019)
Projected traffic23,100 by 2039
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 Frank & Poet Drain built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Road over Frank & Poet 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does West Road over Frank & Poet Drain carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Road over Frank & Poet Drain?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns West Road over Frank & Poet Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.