US Bridges

J Drive S over I-69 SB

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 7.5 MI N of Branch Col · Structure no. 000000000001227

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Drive S over I-69 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J Drive S over I-69 SB 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJ Drive S
CrossesI-69 SB
Location7.5 MI N of Branch Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.17345, -84.98515
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic564 by 2030
Trucks3%
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 J Drive S over I-69 SB built?

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

What condition is J Drive S over I-69 SB 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 June 2023.

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

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is J Drive S over I-69 SB?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns J Drive S over I-69 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.