US Bridges

I-69 WB to M-54 NB over CSX RR

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002584

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 WB to M-54 NB over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 WB to M-54 NB over CSX RR in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,475 by 2008. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-69 WB to M-54 NB
CrossesCSX RR
LocationIn Flint
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates43.01266, -83.6495
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (1988)
Projected traffic30,475 by 2008
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WB to M-54 NB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 WB to M-54 NB over CSX RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 WB to M-54 NB over CSX RR carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-69 WB to M-54 NB over CSX RR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 WB to M-54 NB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.