US Bridges

Ryan ST over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Warren · Structure no. 000000000006076

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,800
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryan ST over I-696 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ryan ST 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 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 28,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2009. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRyan ST
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Warren
RouteCity Street 2058
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49104, -83.06693
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,800 (1994)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2009
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$116,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryan ST over I-696 built?

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

What condition is Ryan ST 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 Ryan ST over I-696 carry?

About 28,800 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ryan ST over I-696?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Ryan ST over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.