US Bridges

Chandler Road over I-69

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 2.3 MI N of East Lansing · Structure no. 000000000001848

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,521
1984 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chandler Road over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chandler Road over I-69 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,521 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2015. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesChandler Road
CrossesI-69
Location2.3 MI N of East Lansing
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.80281, -84.48372
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,521 (1984)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Chandler Road over I-69 built?

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

What condition is Chandler Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Chandler Road over I-69 carry?

About 4,521 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chandler Road over I-69?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Chandler Road over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.