US Bridges

I-69 NB over US-12

Fair

Branch County, Michigan · In Coldwater · Structure no. 000000000001087

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,583
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over US-12 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-69 NB over US-12 in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10,583 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,258 by 2018. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesUS-12
LocationIn Coldwater
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates41.9361, -84.97277
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,583 (2007)
Projected traffic14,258 by 2018
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 NB over US-12 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 NB 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 NB over US-12 carry?

About 10,583 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over US-12?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over US-12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.