I-69 WB over Swartz Creek
FairGenesee County, Michigan · E of Bristol RD · Structure no. 000000000002518
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,506
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 WB over Swartz Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 WB over Swartz Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 25,506 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,034 by 2018. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 WB over Swartz Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-69 WB over Swartz Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-69 WB over Swartz Creek carry?
About 25,506 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I-69 WB over Swartz Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 WB over Swartz Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.