US Bridges

Lowell RD over I-69

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 5.5 MI NW of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000001872

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
365 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
1984 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell RD over I-69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowell RD over I-69 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2015. The structure is 365 ft (111.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesLowell RD
CrossesI-69
Location5.5 MI NW of Lansing
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.79827, -84.64195
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (1984)
Projected traffic400 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 Lowell RD over I-69 built?

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

What condition is Lowell 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 Lowell RD over I-69 carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lowell RD over I-69?

The structure is 365 ft (111.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lowell RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.