Inkster Road over Blakely Drain
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Brownstown/Huron S/Pennsl · Structure no. 000000000012165
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,767
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Inkster Road over Blakely Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying Inkster Road over Blakely Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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 5,767 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,817 by 2015. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Inkster Road over Blakely Drain built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Inkster 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Inkster Road over Blakely Drain carry?
About 5,767 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Inkster Road over Blakely Drain?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Inkster Road over Blakely Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.