I-69 over Riley-Wales Drain
GoodSt. Clair County, Michigan · 1.0 MI East of M-19 · Structure no. 000000000013693
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,250
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 over Riley-Wales Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I-69 over Riley-Wales Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 over Riley-Wales Drain built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-69 over Riley-Wales Drain 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I-69 over Riley-Wales Drain carry?
About 13,250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I-69 over Riley-Wales Drain?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).
Who owns I-69 over Riley-Wales Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.