US Bridges

Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Brntn/Taylor E/Beech-Daly · Structure no. 000000000012018

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,620
2018 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 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 10,620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPennsylvania Road
CrossesBlakely Drain
LocationBrntn/Taylor E/Beech-Daly
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.18276, -83.28273
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,620 (2018)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 2020, making it 5 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain carry?

About 10,620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m).

Who owns Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.