Racho Road over Blakely Drain
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Brntwns/Pennsylvania · Structure no. 000000000012249
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,405
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Racho Road over Blakely Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Racho Road over Blakely Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,405 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,594 by 2015. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Racho Road over Blakely Drain built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Racho 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 Racho Road over Blakely Drain carry?
About 3,405 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Racho Road over Blakely Drain?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Racho Road over Blakely Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.