US Bridges

I-69 WB over Pine River

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · 2.6 MI SE of Goodells · Structure no. 000000000009928

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

About this bridge

I-69 WB over Pine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 WB over 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 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 WB
CrossesPine River
Location2.6 MI SE of Goodells
RouteInterstate 69
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97291, -82.61731
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
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Pine River built?

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

What condition is I-69 WB over 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 Pine River carry?

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

How long is I-69 WB over Pine River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 WB over Pine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.