US Bridges

Seymour RD over I-69

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 1.5 MI NW of Swartz Creek · Structure no. 000000000002534

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seymour RD over I-69 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Seymour RD over I-69 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2016. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSeymour RD
CrossesI-69
Location1.5 MI NW of Swartz Creek
RouteCounty Highway 2002
Coordinates42.96463, -83.85059
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 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 width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (1996)
Projected traffic6,500 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seymour RD over I-69 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seymour 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 Seymour RD over I-69 carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Seymour 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 33 ft wide.

Who owns Seymour RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.