US Bridges

Golf Road over I-69 EB

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · 2.0 MI W of Lapeer · Structure no. 000000000005329

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Road over I-69 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Golf Road over I-69 EB 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 1998. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Road
CrossesI-69 EB
Location2.0 MI W of Lapeer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.02934, -83.38084
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1997)
Projected traffic600 by 1998
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Road over I-69 EB built?

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

What condition is Golf Road over I-69 EB 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 Golf Road over I-69 EB carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Golf Road over I-69 EB?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Road over I-69 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.