US Bridges

Vermontville HWY over I-69

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · At E Limits Potterville · Structure no. 000000000002274

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
970
1981 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vermontville HWY over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vermontville HWY over I-69 in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2000. The structure is 396 ft (120.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVermontville HWY
CrossesI-69
LocationAt E Limits Potterville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.62569, -84.72941
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length396 ft (120.6 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (1981)
Projected traffic970 by 2000
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Vermontville HWY over I-69 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vermontville HWY 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vermontville HWY over I-69 carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vermontville HWY over I-69?

The structure is 396 ft (120.6 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Vermontville HWY over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.