US Bridges

I-69 SB over I-96

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · 2.0 MI S I-496 · Structure no. 000000000002280

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,001
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over I-96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over I-96 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 15,001 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,406 by 2018. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesI-96
Location2.0 MI S I-496
RouteInterstate 69
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.69006, -84.6675
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,001 (2007)
Projected traffic15,406 by 2018
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SB over I-96 built?

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

What condition is I-69 SB over I-96 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 I-69 SB over I-96 carry?

About 15,001 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over I-96?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.