US Bridges

I-69 EB over Clark RD

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of Lapeer · Structure no. 000000000005344

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,991
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 EB over Clark RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 EB over Clark RD in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 9,991 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,489 by 2033. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-69 EB
CrossesClark RD
Location1.0 MI S of Lapeer
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates43.02308, -83.30271
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,991 (2013)
Projected traffic11,489 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 EB over Clark RD built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 EB over Clark RD 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 April 2023.

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

About 9,991 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-69 EB over Clark RD?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 EB over Clark RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.