US Bridges

I-69 WB over South Branch Pine River

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · 1.2 MI SE of Goodells · Structure no. 000000000009926

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,532
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 WB over South Branch Pine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 WB over South Branch Pine River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,532 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,512 by 2033. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI-69 WB
CrossesSouth Branch Pine River
Location1.2 MI SE of Goodells
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates42.97551, -82.64468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,532 (2013)
Projected traffic7,512 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 WB over South Branch Pine River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 WB over South Branch Pine River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 WB over South Branch Pine River carry?

About 6,532 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-69 WB over South Branch Pine River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 WB over South Branch Pine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.