US Bridges

Dingell RD over Frank and Poet Drain

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 875 Ft N of Eureka · Structure no. 000000000013375

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,070
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Dingell RD over Frank and Poet Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Dingell RD over Frank and Poet Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 17,070 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,823 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDingell RD
CrossesFrank and Poet Drain
Location875 Ft N of Eureka
Coordinates42.19462, -83.36368
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,070 (2011)
Projected traffic20,823 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Dingell RD over Frank and Poet Drain built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dingell RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dingell RD over Frank and Poet Drain carry?

About 17,070 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Dingell RD over Frank and Poet Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Dingell RD over Frank and Poet Drain?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.