I-69 SB over US-12
FairBranch County, Michigan · In Coldwater · Structure no. 000000000001084
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,583
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 SB over US-12 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over US-12 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 5 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 10,583 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,258 by 2018. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 SB over US-12 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-69 SB over US-12 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 SB over US-12 carry?
About 10,583 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I-69 SB over US-12?
The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 SB over US-12?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.