US Bridges

Burt RD over I-69

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · 6.0 MI SE of Capac · Structure no. 000000000009950

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
477 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burt RD over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burt 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2007. The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBurt RD
CrossesI-69
Location6.0 MI SE of Capac
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.9843, -82.85181
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length477 ft (145.4 m)
Longest span237 ft (72.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1987)
Projected traffic518 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 Burt RD over I-69 built?

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

What condition is Burt 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 Burt RD over I-69 carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Burt RD over I-69?

The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long with a longest span of 237 ft (72.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Burt RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.