US Bridges

I-69 over Remy-Chandler Drain

Good

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.4 Miles East of US-127 · Structure no. 000000000001844

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,700
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over Remy-Chandler Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I-69 over Remy-Chandler Drain in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,300 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-69
CrossesRemy-Chandler Drain
Location0.4 Miles East of US-127
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates42.80332, -84.50233
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,700 (2013)
Projected traffic40,300 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 over Remy-Chandler Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 over Remy-Chandler Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 over Remy-Chandler Drain carry?

About 34,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over Remy-Chandler Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns I-69 over Remy-Chandler Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.