US Bridges

5 Lakes RD over I-69 EB

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · 4.0 M E of Lapeer · Structure no. 000000000005348

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

5 Lakes RD over I-69 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5 Lakes 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2016. The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries5 Lakes RD
CrossesI-69 EB
Location4.0 M E of Lapeer
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.00839, -83.22355
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length387 ft (117.9 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (1997)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2016
Trucks2%
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 5 Lakes RD over I-69 EB built?

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

What condition is 5 Lakes 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 5 Lakes RD over I-69 EB carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 5 Lakes RD over I-69 EB?

The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 5 Lakes RD over I-69 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.