Toledo Road over Blakely Drain
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Brownstown N/Sibley · Structure no. 000000000012188
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,881
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Toledo Road over Blakely Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Toledo Road over Blakely Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 99 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 13,881 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,841 by 2015. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Toledo Road over Blakely Drain built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Toledo 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Toledo Road over Blakely Drain carry?
About 13,881 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Toledo Road over Blakely Drain?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Toledo Road over Blakely Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.