US Bridges

I-69 over CSX RR Fenton Thread(abn

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002602

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
498 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
65,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over CSX RR Fenton Thread(abn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 over CSX RR Fenton Thread(abn in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, 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 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 65,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,268 by 2042. The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69
CrossesCSX RR Fenton Thread(abn
LocationIn Flint
RouteInterstate 69
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.00352, -83.69228
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length498 ft (151.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.8 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.4 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,450 (2022)
Projected traffic75,268 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 over CSX RR Fenton Thread(abn built?

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

What condition is I-69 over CSX RR Fenton Thread(abn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 over CSX RR Fenton Thread(abn carry?

About 65,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over CSX RR Fenton Thread(abn?

The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over CSX RR Fenton Thread(abn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.