US Bridges

P Drive S over I-69

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Michigan · 4.3 MI N of Branch Col · Structure no. 000000000001226

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

P Drive S over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P Drive S over I-69 in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2030. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesP Drive S
CrossesI-69
Location4.3 MI N of Branch Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.13119, -84.99522
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 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 span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2010)
Projected traffic265 by 2030
Trucks2%
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 P Drive S over I-69 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is P Drive S 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does P Drive S over I-69 carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is P Drive S over I-69?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns P Drive S over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.