I-69 WB over Vermillion Creek
FairShiawassee County, Michigan · 1.5 MI E Clinton CO Line · Structure no. 000000000009756
- 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 WB over Vermillion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 WB 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 WB over Vermillion Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-69 WB 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 WB over Vermillion Creek carry?
About 20,138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I-69 WB 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 WB over Vermillion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.