US Bridges

Church ST over I-69

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002606

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST over I-69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church ST over I-69 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2031. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChurch ST
CrossesI-69
LocationIn Flint
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.00725, -83.68609
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2011)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Church ST over I-69 built?

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

What condition is Church ST over I-69 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Church ST over I-69 carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Church ST over I-69?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.