US Bridges

Beech Daly Road over Blakely Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · City of Taylor · Structure no. 000000000012978

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Daly Road over Blakely Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Beech Daly Road over Blakely Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,200 by 2023. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeech Daly Road
CrossesBlakely Drain
LocationCity of Taylor
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.18388, -83.2868
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2003)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beech Daly Road over Blakely Drain built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Daly Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Beech Daly Road over Blakely Drain carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Beech Daly Road over Blakely Drain?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m).

Who owns Beech Daly Road over Blakely Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.