US Bridges

A Drive N over I-69

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 3.0 MI S of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000001229

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

A Drive N over I-69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A Drive N over I-69 in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2000. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesA Drive N
CrossesI-69
Location3.0 MI S of I-94
RouteCounty Highway 1358
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.2574, -84.98702
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1988)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2000
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A Drive N over I-69 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is A Drive N 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does A Drive N over I-69 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is A Drive N over I-69?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns A Drive N over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.