US Bridges

I-69 EB over Newark RD

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · 3.7 M W of Imlay City · Structure no. 000000000005351

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,845
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 EB over Newark RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 EB over Newark 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 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 18,845 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,941 by 2018. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 EB
CrossesNewark RD
Location3.7 M W of Imlay City
RouteInterstate 69
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.00393, -83.15014
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,845 (2012)
Projected traffic12,941 by 2018
Trucks17%
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 Newark RD built?

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

What condition is I-69 EB over Newark 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 January 2024.

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

About 18,845 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-69 EB over Newark RD?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 EB over Newark RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.