US Bridges

I-69 NB over Charlotte Southern RR

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · E Lts of Charlotte · Structure no. 000000000002249

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,775
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Charlotte Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-69 NB over Charlotte Southern RR in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 64 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,775 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,535 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesCharlotte Southern RR
LocationE Lts of Charlotte
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates42.55743, -84.82074
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,775 (2020)
Projected traffic18,535 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 NB over Charlotte Southern RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-69 NB over Charlotte Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over Charlotte Southern RR carry?

About 16,775 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Charlotte Southern RR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Charlotte Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.