US Bridges

Range RD over I-69

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000009937

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,040
1991 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Range RD over I-69 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Range RD over I-69 in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 4,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,646 by 2011. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRange RD
CrossesI-69
Location1.0 MI W of I-94
RouteCounty Highway 2012
Coordinates42.97243, -82.50274
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,040 (1991)
Projected traffic4,646 by 2011
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 Range RD over I-69 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Range RD over I-69 carry?

About 4,040 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Range RD over I-69?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Range RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.