Marian Drive over Frank and Poet Drain
FairWayne County, Michigan · In Trenton · Structure no. 000000000012516
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 1993 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marian Drive over Frank and Poet Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marian Drive over Frank and Poet Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2010. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 55 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marian Drive over Frank and Poet Drain built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marian Drive over Frank and Poet 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Marian Drive over Frank and Poet Drain carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Marian Drive over Frank and Poet Drain?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Marian Drive over Frank and Poet Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.