US Bridges

I-69 EB over Vermillion Creek

Fair

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 1.5 MI E Clinton CO Line · Structure no. 000000000009755

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,138
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 EB over Vermillion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 EB over Vermillion Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 20,138 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,263 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 EB
CrossesVermillion Creek
Location1.5 MI E Clinton CO Line
RouteInterstate 69
CountyShiawassee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.8023, -84.33866
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,138 (2020)
Projected traffic22,263 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 EB over Vermillion Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 EB over Vermillion Creek 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 I-69 EB over Vermillion Creek carry?

About 20,138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-69 EB over Vermillion Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 EB over Vermillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.