US Bridges

Lake Nepessing RD over I-69 EB

Good

Lapeer County, Michigan · 3.0 MI SW of Lapeer · Structure no. 000000000005330

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,540
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Nepessing RD over I-69 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Nepessing RD over I-69 EB in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 9,540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,971 by 2035. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesLake Nepessing RD
CrossesI-69 EB
Location3.0 MI SW of Lapeer
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.03117, -83.36147
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,540 (2015)
Projected traffic10,971 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Lake Nepessing RD over I-69 EB built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Lake Nepessing RD over I-69 EB 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lake Nepessing RD over I-69 EB carry?

About 9,540 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake Nepessing RD over I-69 EB?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Nepessing RD over I-69 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.