US Bridges

Eaton HWY over I-69 NB & I-96

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · Clinton/Eaton CO Line · Structure no. 000000000002332

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton HWY over I-69 NB & I-96 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eaton HWY over I-69 NB & I-96 in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,610 by 2008. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEaton HWY
CrossesI-69 NB & I-96
LocationClinton/Eaton CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.76994, -84.6693
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (1988)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2008
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Eaton HWY over I-69 NB & I-96 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Eaton HWY over I-69 NB & 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Eaton HWY over I-69 NB & I-96 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Eaton HWY over I-69 NB & I-96?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton HWY over I-69 NB & I-96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.