US Bridges

I-69 EB over Elms RD

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 1.2 MI NE of Swartz Creek · Structure no. 000000000002536

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,639
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 EB over Elms RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 EB over Elms RD in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 18,639 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,808 by 2018. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 EB
CrossesElms RD
Location1.2 MI NE of Swartz Creek
RouteInterstate 69
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.96591, -83.81133
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,639 (2007)
Projected traffic22,808 by 2018
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-69 EB over Elms RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-69 EB over Elms RD 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 EB over Elms RD carry?

About 18,639 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-69 EB over Elms RD?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 EB over Elms RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.