US Bridges

Eaton HWY over I-69 to I-96 EB

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · Clinton/Eaton CO Line · Structure no. 000000000002333

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton HWY over I-69 to I-96 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eaton HWY over I-69 to I-96 EB in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,610 by 2008. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEaton HWY
CrossesI-69 to I-96 EB
LocationClinton/Eaton CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.76994, -84.67092
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 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 closed—
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 to I-96 EB built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eaton HWY over I-69 to I-96 EB 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 to I-96 EB carry?

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

How long is Eaton HWY over I-69 to I-96 EB?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton HWY over I-69 to I-96 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.