US Bridges

M-71 over I-69

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · @ M-71 · Structure no. 000000000009752

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-71 over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-71 over I-69 in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2031. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesM-71
CrossesI-69
Location@ M-71
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates42.92701, -84.00075
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2011)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 M-71 over I-69 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-71 over I-69 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does M-71 over I-69 carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M-71 over I-69?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-71 over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.