US Bridges

Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Brownstn/Taylor E/Inkster · Structure no. 000000000012017

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,420 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Road
CrossesBlakely Drain
LocationBrownstn/Taylor E/Inkster
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.18147, -83.30286
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2013)
Projected traffic8,420 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.