I-69 NB over Coldwater Lake Drain
FairBranch County, Michigan · 7.1 MI S of US-12 · Structure no. 000000000001075
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,467
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 NB over Coldwater Lake Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over Coldwater Lake Drain in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 10,467 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,155 by 2018. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 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 NB over Coldwater Lake Drain built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-69 NB over Coldwater Lake 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 I-69 NB over Coldwater Lake Drain carry?
About 10,467 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is I-69 NB over Coldwater Lake Drain?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 NB over Coldwater Lake Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.