US Bridges

Reeck Road over Sexton-Kilfoil Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Allen Park · Structure no. 000000000012308

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeck Road over Sexton-Kilfoil Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reeck Road over Sexton-Kilfoil Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 65 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2010. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesReeck Road
CrossesSexton-Kilfoil Drain
LocationIn Allen Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.23301, -83.21974
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (1995)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2010
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reeck Road over Sexton-Kilfoil Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Reeck Road over Sexton-Kilfoil Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Reeck Road over Sexton-Kilfoil Drain carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Reeck Road over Sexton-Kilfoil Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Reeck Road over Sexton-Kilfoil Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.