US Bridges

Barth RD (taylor) over I-69

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · 4 MI E of Goodells · Structure no. 000000000009944

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
347 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barth RD (taylor) over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barth RD (taylor) over I-69 in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,875 by 2015. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesBarth RD (taylor)
CrossesI-69
Location4 MI E of Goodells
RouteCounty Highway 7763
Coordinates42.9882, -82.58446
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1995)
Projected traffic2,875 by 2015
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 Barth RD (taylor) over I-69 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Barth RD (taylor) over I-69 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Barth RD (taylor) over I-69 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Barth RD (taylor) over I-69?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Barth RD (taylor) over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.