I-69 Bl over Sauk River
GoodBranch County, Michigan · In Coldwater · Structure no. 000000000001072
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,063
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 Bl over Sauk River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-69 Bl over Sauk River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 96 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 6,063 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,016 by 2018. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 Bl over Sauk River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I-69 Bl over Sauk River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I-69 Bl over Sauk River carry?
About 6,063 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is I-69 Bl over Sauk River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 Bl over Sauk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.