US Bridges

Belsay RD over I-69

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 2.0 MI E of Flint · Structure no. 000000000002592

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belsay RD over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belsay RD over I-69 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, 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 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 11,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,570 by 2008. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBelsay RD
CrossesI-69
Location2.0 MI E of Flint
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01943, -83.59534
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (1988)
Projected traffic13,570 by 2008
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$197,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belsay RD over I-69 built?

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

What condition is Belsay 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 August 2024.

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

About 11,800 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Belsay RD over I-69?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Belsay RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.