US Bridges

U Turn @ Augustine over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Dequindre · Structure no. 000000000006074

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
147,000
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U Turn @ Augustine over I-696 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U Turn @ Augustine over I-696 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 years old, older 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 147,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,800 by 2000. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU Turn @ Augustine
CrossesI-696
Location0.1 MI E of Dequindre
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48556, -83.08352
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,000 (1993)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U Turn @ Augustine over I-696 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is U Turn @ Augustine over I-696 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does U Turn @ Augustine over I-696 carry?

About 147,000 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is U Turn @ Augustine over I-696?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns U Turn @ Augustine over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.