US Bridges

Baldwin Road over I-69 EB

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · 1.0 MI SW of Lapeer · Structure no. 000000000005331

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,005
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Road over I-69 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baldwin 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 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 3,005 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 1998. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBaldwin Road
CrossesI-69 EB
Location1.0 MI SW of Lapeer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.02582, -83.33171
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,005 (1997)
Projected traffic460 by 1998
Trucks3%
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 Baldwin Road over I-69 EB built?

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

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

About 3,005 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin Road over I-69 EB?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin Road over I-69 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.