I-69 WB over Looking Glass River
FairShiawassee County, Michigan · 5.0 MI NE of M-52 · Structure no. 000000000009733
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 192,000
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 WB over Looking Glass River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 WB over Looking Glass River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 64 years old, older 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 192,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 212,000 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 WB over Looking Glass River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is I-69 WB over Looking Glass River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I-69 WB over Looking Glass River carry?
About 192,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-69 WB over Looking Glass River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 WB over Looking Glass River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.