US Bridges

Grand River RD over I-69

Fair

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 7.8 MI NE of M-52 · Structure no. 000000000009748

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
358 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,396
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand River RD over I-69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand River RD over I-69 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 5 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 2,396 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 1977. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesGrand River RD
CrossesI-69
Location7.8 MI NE of M-52
RouteCounty Highway 7636
Coordinates42.89487, -84.09213
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,396 (1993)
Projected traffic810 by 1977
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Grand River RD over I-69 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Grand River RD over I-69 carry?

About 2,396 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Grand River RD over I-69?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Grand River RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.