US Bridges

Arlington Street over Blakely Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 300 Ft W Montebello DR · Structure no. 000000000012526

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1974 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Street over Blakely Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Arlington Street over Blakely Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2020. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArlington Street
CrossesBlakely Drain
Location300 Ft W Montebello DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.12226, -83.22047
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1974)
Projected traffic100 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington Street over Blakely Drain built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington Street over Blakely 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Arlington Street over Blakely Drain carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Arlington Street over Blakely Drain?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Arlington Street over Blakely Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.