US Bridges

Morris RD over I-69 EB

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · 0.7 MI E of Lapeer · Structure no. 000000000005346

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris RD over I-69 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris RD over I-69 EB 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 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2016. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMorris RD
CrossesI-69 EB
Location0.7 MI E of Lapeer
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.01281, -83.28255
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (1997)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2016
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 Morris RD over I-69 EB built?

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

What condition is Morris RD 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 April 2023.

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

About 1,090 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Morris RD over I-69 EB?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Morris RD over I-69 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.