I-69 WB over Holly Drain
FairShiawassee County, Michigan · 0.3 MI NE of M-71 · Structure no. 000000000009737
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 192,000
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 WB over Holly Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 WB over Holly Drain in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 47 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 | 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 Holly Drain built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-69 WB over Holly Drain 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I-69 WB over Holly Drain carry?
About 192,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-69 WB over Holly Drain?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 WB over Holly Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.