US Bridges

Girard Road over I-69

Fair

Branch County, Michigan · 6.5 MI N of US-12 · Structure no. 000000000001098

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
430
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Girard Road over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Girard 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 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 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 495 by 2008. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGirard Road
CrossesI-69
Location6.5 MI N of US-12
RouteCounty Highway 1284
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.02933, -84.9768
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (1988)
Projected traffic495 by 2008
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Girard Road over I-69 built?

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

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

About 430 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Girard Road 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 34 ft wide.

Who owns Girard Road over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.