I-69W TO I-475N RM
Carrying I-69W TO I-475N RM over I-475S ON RMP C
IN FLINT, Genesee, Michigan
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
I-69W TO I-475N RM in Genesee, Michigan sits above 80% of rated Michigan bridges on inventory load rating (51 t), while its 1970 build year is earlier than 44% of Genesee's recorded-year cohort (371 bridges).
I-69W TO I-475N RM in Genesee, Michigan is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1970, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 7. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure MI:000000000002664
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · SINGLE-SPAN · SUB-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-GOOD
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- SINGLE-SPAN Single span
- SUB-LED Substructure-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
- CAT-GOOD Good
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: I-69W TO I-475N RM
The I-69W TO I-475N RM bridge in Genesee, Michigan carries I-69W TO I-475N RM over I-475S ON RMP C. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2022, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 41.8 meters (137 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
How I-69W TO I-475N RM compares
Age against the county: built in 1970, earlier than 163 of Genesee's 371 bridges with a recorded construction year (44%), against a county median build year of 1970.
Live comparison across Michigan bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (11,366 of 11,371 rated).
I-69W TO I-475N RM vs every rated Michigan bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
51 Top 20% higher than 80% of 11,366 bridges
rated Michigan bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Genesee inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 371 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Last Reconstructed
- 2022
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 41.8 m (137 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.6 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000002664
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-69W TO I-475N RM is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I-69W TO I-475N RM against other structures in Genesee and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-69W TO I-475N RM?
I-69W TO I-475N RM in Genesee, Michigan has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-69W TO I-475N RM inspected?
I-69W TO I-475N RM's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-69W TO I-475N RM is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-69W TO I-475N RM?
I-69W TO I-475N RM has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-69W TO I-475N RM?
I-69W TO I-475N RM is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I-69W TO I-475N RM and does age affect safety?
I-69W TO I-475N RM was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 2022.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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