US Bridges

Morrice RD over I-69

Fair

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 2.3 MI NE of M-52 · Structure no. 000000000009746

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,175
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrice RD over I-69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morrice RD over I-69 in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,403 by 2031. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMorrice RD
CrossesI-69
Location2.3 MI NE of M-52
RouteCounty Highway 7643
Coordinates42.85169, -84.18095
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,175 (2011)
Projected traffic2,403 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morrice RD over I-69 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrice RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Morrice RD over I-69 carry?

About 2,175 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Morrice RD over I-69?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Morrice RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.