I-69 over Watson & Summers Drain
FairClinton County, Michigan · 0.2 MI West of Lowell RD · Structure no. 000000000001862
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,930
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 over Watson & Summers Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I-69 over Watson & Summers Drain in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 28,930 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,737 by 2018. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 over Watson & Summers Drain built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-69 over Watson & Summers Drain 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-69 over Watson & Summers Drain carry?
About 28,930 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-69 over Watson & Summers Drain?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns I-69 over Watson & Summers Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.