US Bridges

J Drive N over I-69

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 3.0 MI N of Marshall · Structure no. 000000000001241

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Drive N over I-69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J Drive N over I-69 in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,250 by 2040. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJ Drive N
CrossesI-69
Location3.0 MI N of Marshall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.3194, -84.99279
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2040
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 J Drive N over I-69 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is J 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 J Drive N over I-69 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is J Drive N over I-69?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns J Drive N over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.