US Bridges

Goodells Road over I-69

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · 0.7 MI South of Goodells · Structure no. 000000000009943

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodells Road over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goodells Road over I-69 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2015. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodells Road
CrossesI-69
Location0.7 MI South of Goodells
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97312, -82.66475
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (1995)
Projected traffic1,679 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Goodells Road over I-69 built?

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

What condition is Goodells 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Goodells Road over I-69 carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Goodells Road over I-69?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Goodells Road over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.