M-69 over Paint River

Fair Condition102 years old3,080 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyIron
LocationIn Crystal Falls
CarriesM-69
CrossesPaint River
Coordinates46.09697, -88.31943

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length261.8 ft (79.8 m)
Max Span124.7 ft (38 m)
Deck Width38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Area925.7 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1924 (reconstructed 2001)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,080 (2022)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000004172

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