US Bridges

I-69 EB over Cox-Doty Drain

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · 2.7 MI E of Capac · Structure no. 000000000009945

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,134
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 EB over Cox-Doty Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 EB over Cox-Doty Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,134 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,683 by 2018. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-69 EB
CrossesCox-Doty Drain
Location2.7 MI E of Capac
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates42.98719, -82.87358
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,134 (2007)
Projected traffic9,683 by 2018
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB over Cox-Doty Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 EB over Cox-Doty Drain 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 EB over Cox-Doty Drain carry?

About 7,134 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-69 EB over Cox-Doty Drain?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 EB over Cox-Doty Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.