US Bridges

Miller RD over I-69

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · 5 MI SE of Capac · Structure no. 000000000009949

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller RD over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller RD over I-69 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2007. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMiller RD
CrossesI-69
Location5 MI SE of Capac
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.98729, -82.86859
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1987)
Projected traffic92 by 2007
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 Miller RD over I-69 built?

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

What condition is Miller 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 November 2023.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Miller RD over I-69?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Miller RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.