US Bridges

Stokes Road over I-69

Fair

Branch County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Indiana State · Structure no. 000000000001088

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stokes Road over I-69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stokes Road 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 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 378 by 2022. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesStokes Road
CrossesI-69
Location0.5 MI N of Indiana State
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.76554, -84.98726
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2007)
Projected traffic378 by 2022
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Stokes Road over I-69 built?

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

What condition is Stokes Road 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 Stokes Road over I-69 carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Stokes Road over I-69?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stokes Road over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.