Howard Street over Sexton Kilfoil Drain
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · In Lincoln Park · Structure no. 000000000012501
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 1984 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howard Street over Sexton Kilfoil Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Howard Street over Sexton Kilfoil Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2010. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Howard Street over Sexton Kilfoil Drain built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howard Street 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Howard Street over Sexton Kilfoil Drain carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (1984 count).
How long is Howard Street over Sexton Kilfoil Drain?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Howard Street over Sexton Kilfoil Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.