US Bridges

Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · Btwn/Taylore/Telegraph · Structure no. 000000000012020

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,749
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain is a steel culvert carrying Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4 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 12,749 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,180 by 2015. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Road
CrossesBlakely Drain
LocationBtwn/Taylore/Telegraph
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.18353, -83.26451
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,749 (1997)
Projected traffic11,180 by 2015
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 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Road over Blakely 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain carry?

About 12,749 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Pennsylvania Road over Blakely Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.