US Bridges

Lilley Road over Truesdell Drain

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Canton S/Cherry Hill · Structure no. 000000000012261

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,569
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilley Road over Truesdell Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Lilley Road over Truesdell Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 6 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 10,569 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,010 by 2015. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesLilley Road
CrossesTruesdell Drain
LocationCanton S/Cherry Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.30082, -83.45758
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,569 (1996)
Projected traffic6,010 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lilley Road over Truesdell Drain built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lilley Road over Truesdell 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lilley Road over Truesdell Drain carry?

About 10,569 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lilley Road over Truesdell Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lilley Road over Truesdell Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.