US Bridges

Clark RD over I-69

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.75 MI SE of Dewitt · Structure no. 000000000001870

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
402 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1984 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark RD over I-69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark RD over I-69 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 5 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2015. The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesClark RD
CrossesI-69
Location0.75 MI SE of Dewitt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.81328, -84.5811
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length402 ft (122.6 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1984)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2015
Trucks4%
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 Clark RD over I-69 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Clark RD over I-69 carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clark RD over I-69?

The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Clark RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.