US Bridges

Duffield RD over I-69

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 1.0 MI E of M-13 · Structure no. 000000000002532

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,222
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duffield RD over I-69 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Duffield RD over I-69 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,222 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2016. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDuffield RD
CrossesI-69
Location1.0 MI E of M-13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.96445, -83.90944
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,222 (1996)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2016
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 Duffield RD over I-69 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duffield RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Duffield RD over I-69 carry?

About 1,222 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Duffield RD over I-69?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Duffield RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.