US Bridges

Davis HWY over I-69

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · 4.0 MI NE of Potterville · Structure no. 000000000002278

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis HWY over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2007. The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis HWY
CrossesI-69
Location4.0 MI NE of Potterville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.68293, -84.67832
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.8 m)
Longest span171 ft (52 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1982)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2007
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 Davis HWY over I-69 built?

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

What condition is Davis 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 Davis HWY over I-69 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Davis HWY over I-69?

The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Davis HWY over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.