US Bridges

Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Bwnstn/Taylore/Inkster · Structure no. 000000000012019

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,069
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain is a concrete slab carrying Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 75 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 8,069 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,840 by 2015. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Road
CrossesBlakely Drain
LocationBwnstn/Taylore/Inkster
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.18293, -83.27915
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,069 (1995)
Projected traffic12,840 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Pennsylvania 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain carry?

About 8,069 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.