US Bridges

Verona RD over I-69

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 1.5 MI S of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000001231

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verona RD over I-69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Verona RD over I-69 in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2000. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVerona RD
CrossesI-69
Location1.5 MI S of I-94
RouteCounty Highway 2046
Coordinates42.27578, -84.99288
Functional classUrban 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (1988)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2000
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Verona RD over I-69 built?

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

What condition is Verona RD 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 Verona RD over I-69 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Verona RD over I-69?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Verona RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.