Sibley Road over Frank & Poet Drain
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Riverview W/Fort · Structure no. 000000000012016
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,187
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sibley Road over Frank & Poet Drain is a concrete slab carrying Sibley Road over Frank & Poet Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.
It carries about 20,187 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,225 by 2015. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sibley Road over Frank & Poet Drain built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sibley 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Sibley Road over Frank & Poet Drain carry?
About 20,187 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sibley Road over Frank & Poet Drain?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Sibley Road over Frank & Poet Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.