US Bridges

I-69 EB over Farmers Creek

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · 1.0 MI SW of Lapeer · Structure no. 000000000005324

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,176
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 EB over Farmers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 EB over Farmers Creek in Lapeer 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 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 13,176 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,095 by 2018. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 EB
CrossesFarmers Creek
Location1.0 MI SW of Lapeer
RouteInterstate 69
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.03095, -83.34902
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,176 (2007)
Projected traffic17,095 by 2018
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 EB over Farmers Creek built?

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

What condition is I-69 EB over Farmers Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 EB over Farmers Creek carry?

About 13,176 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-69 EB over Farmers Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 EB over Farmers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.