Nichols RD over I-69
FairClinton County, Michigan · 4.0 MI N of East Lansing · Structure no. 000000000001851
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 305 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1984 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nichols RD over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nichols RD 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2004. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nichols RD over I-69 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nichols 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Nichols RD over I-69 carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1984 count).
How long is Nichols RD over I-69?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Nichols RD over I-69?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.