Bristol Road over I-69
FairLapeer County, Michigan · 3.0 MI SE of Imlay City · Structure no. 000000000005359
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 1994 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bristol Road over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bristol Road over I-69 in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 1977. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bristol Road over I-69 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bristol Road 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Bristol Road over I-69 carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bristol Road over I-69?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Bristol Road over I-69?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.