US Bridges

I-69 EB over Burt Drain

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · 1.2 MI E of Goodells RD · Structure no. 000000000013694

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,625
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 EB over Burt Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I-69 EB over Burt Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,625 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI-69 EB
CrossesBurt Drain
Location1.2 MI E of Goodells RD
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates42.97508, -82.6415
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,625 (2015)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Burt Drain built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 EB over Burt 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 EB over Burt Drain carry?

About 6,625 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-69 EB over Burt Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns I-69 EB over Burt Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.