US Bridges

I-69 SB over CSX RR

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 6.5 MI NW of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000001863

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,340
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over CSX RR in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10,340 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,450 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesCSX RR
Location6.5 MI NW of Lansing
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates42.77435, -84.67207
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,340 (2021)
Projected traffic11,450 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 SB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 SB over CSX RR 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 SB over CSX RR carry?

About 10,340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over CSX RR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.