US Bridges

EB 11 MI Rmp I-696 over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Warren · Structure no. 000000000006075

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB 11 MI Rmp I-696 over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB 11 MI Rmp I-696 over I-696 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2022. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB 11 MI Rmp I-696
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Warren
RouteInterstate 696
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49013, -83.07911
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2007)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2022
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$139,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB 11 MI Rmp I-696 over I-696 built?

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

What condition is EB 11 MI Rmp I-696 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 EB 11 MI Rmp I-696 over I-696 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is EB 11 MI Rmp I-696 over I-696?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns EB 11 MI Rmp I-696 over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.