US Bridges

Durand RD over I-69

Fair

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 0.8 MI NE of M-71 · Structure no. 000000000009753

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
357 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,882
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durand RD over I-69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Durand 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 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 2,882 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,184 by 2031. The structure is 357 ft (108.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDurand RD
CrossesI-69
Location0.8 MI NE of M-71
RouteCounty Highway 7687
Coordinates42.93455, -83.98857
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length357 ft (108.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,882 (2011)
Projected traffic3,184 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Durand RD over I-69 built?

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

What condition is Durand 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 August 2023.

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

About 2,882 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Durand RD over I-69?

The structure is 357 ft (108.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Durand RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.