US Bridges

Wales Center RD over I-69

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · 1.2 MI SW of Goodells · Structure no. 000000000009942

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
1986 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wales Center RD over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wales Center RD over I-69 in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2006. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWales Center RD
CrossesI-69
Location1.2 MI SW of Goodells
RouteCounty Highway 7749
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97095, -82.68003
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (1986)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2006
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Wales Center RD over I-69 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wales Center 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wales Center RD over I-69 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wales Center RD over I-69?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wales Center RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.