US Bridges

I-69 Bl (fenn Rd) over I-69

Fair

Branch County, Michigan · 2.9 MI S of US-12 · Structure no. 000000000001082

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 Bl (fenn Rd) over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 Bl (fenn Rd) over I-69 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,645 by 2028. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 Bl (fenn Rd)
CrossesI-69
Location2.9 MI S of US-12
RouteInterstate 69
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.89819, -84.99056
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2008)
Projected traffic2,645 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 Bl (fenn Rd) over I-69 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 Bl (fenn Rd) over I-69 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 Bl (fenn Rd) over I-69 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-69 Bl (fenn Rd) over I-69?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 Bl (fenn Rd) over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.