US Bridges

Lapeer RD over I-69

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 3.2 MI E of Flint · Structure no. 000000000002594

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
600 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,795
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lapeer RD over I-69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lapeer RD over I-69 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 55 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 10,795 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2036. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLapeer RD
CrossesI-69
Location3.2 MI E of Flint
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01222, -83.53772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,795 (2016)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2036
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 Lapeer RD over I-69 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

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

About 10,795 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lapeer RD over I-69?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lapeer RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.