Eureka Road over Frank & Poet Drain
FairWayne County, Michigan · Taylor W/I-75 · Structure no. 000000000012022
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49,728
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eureka Road over Frank & Poet Drain is a concrete frame carrying Eureka Road over Frank & Poet Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 49,728 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,821 by 2015. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 121 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Eureka Road over Frank & Poet Drain built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eureka Road over Frank & Poet 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 Eureka Road over Frank & Poet Drain carry?
About 49,728 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Eureka Road over Frank & Poet Drain?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.
Who owns Eureka Road over Frank & Poet Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.