US Bridges

Blacks Corners RD over I-69

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · 1.7 MI S of Imlay City · Structure no. 000000000005356

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
445
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blacks Corners RD over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blacks Corners RD over I-69 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 1977. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBlacks Corners RD
CrossesI-69
Location1.7 MI S of Imlay City
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates42.99901, -83.08586
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (1996)
Projected traffic1,500 by 1977
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 Blacks Corners RD over I-69 built?

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

What condition is Blacks Corners RD over I-69 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Blacks Corners RD over I-69 carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Blacks Corners RD over I-69?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Blacks Corners RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.