Braidwood Road over I-69
FairSt. Clair County, Michigan · 3 MI W of Emmett · Structure no. 000000000009953
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 342 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 1981 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Braidwood Road over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Braidwood Road 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2001. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Braidwood Road over I-69 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Braidwood 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Braidwood Road over I-69 carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Braidwood Road over I-69?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Braidwood Road over I-69?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.