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Shiawassee County, MI · Structure #000000000009733

I-69 WB

I-69 WB in 5.0 MI NE Of M-52, Shiawassee County, Michigan received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 192K vehicles daily on I-69 WB over Looking Glass River.

I-69 WB carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 63/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1961 and is now 65 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-69 WB carries an average daily traffic count of 192,000 vehicles, with 2 lane(s) crossing Looking Glass River. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
63/100
63
Condition Score
192K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
12.2m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-69 WB
Crosses Over
Looking Glass River
State
Michigan
County
Shiawassee County
Location
5.0 MI NE Of M-52
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
2010
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
192,000
Lanes
2
Length
12.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000009733

About This Bridge

I-69 WB is a 65-year-old bridge located 5.0 MI NE Of M-52 in Shiawassee County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-69 WB over Looking Glass River with 2 traffic lanes, handling approximately 192K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, the structure spans 12.2 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

5.0 MI NE Of M-52, Shiawassee County, Michigan

42.871197, -84.134608

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-69 WB has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-69 WB was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-69 WB carries approximately 192K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 2 traffic lanes. It is 12.2 meters long and located on I-69 WB in 5.0 MI NE Of M-52, Shiawassee County, Michigan.

No, I-69 WB is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I-69 WB is located 5.0 MI NE Of M-52 in Shiawassee County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-69 WB over Looking Glass River. Its coordinates are 42.871197, -84.134608. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-69 WB carries I-69 WB over Looking Glass River. The bridge is 12.2 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 2010.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.