US Bridges

I-69 EB over N Branch Belle River

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of M-53 · Structure no. 000000000005338

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,836
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 EB over N Branch Belle River is a concrete culvert carrying I-69 EB over N Branch Belle River in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 13,836 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,034 by 2018. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-69 EB
CrossesN Branch Belle River
Location0.5 MI E of M-53
RouteInterstate 69
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.00185, -83.05975
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,836 (2007)
Projected traffic18,034 by 2018
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 N Branch Belle River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 EB over N Branch Belle River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 EB over N Branch Belle River carry?

About 13,836 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-69 EB over N Branch Belle River?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns I-69 EB over N Branch Belle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.