US Bridges

I-69 EB over Genesee RD

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 1.0 MI E of Flint · Structure no. 000000000002591

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,948
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 EB over Genesee RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 EB over Genesee RD in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 54 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 33,948 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,100 by 2026. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 EB
CrossesGenesee RD
Location1.0 MI E of Flint
RouteInterstate 69
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01762, -83.6151
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,948 (2007)
Projected traffic77,100 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 Genesee RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-69 EB over Genesee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 EB over Genesee RD carry?

About 33,948 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-69 EB over Genesee RD?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 EB over Genesee RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.