Allen & Pelham Rds over Sexton Kilfoil Drain
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Allen Pk/Taylor N/Goddard · Structure no. 000000000012186
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 53,839
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Allen & Pelham Rds over Sexton Kilfoil Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allen & Pelham Rds over Sexton Kilfoil Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 97 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 53,839 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2015. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Allen & Pelham Rds over Sexton Kilfoil Drain built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Allen & Pelham Rds over Sexton Kilfoil 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Allen & Pelham Rds over Sexton Kilfoil Drain carry?
About 53,839 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Allen & Pelham Rds over Sexton Kilfoil Drain?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns Allen & Pelham Rds over Sexton Kilfoil Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.