US Bridges

Meredith DR over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Warren · Structure no. 000000000006077

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meredith DR over I-696 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meredith DR 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2022. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeredith DR
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Warren
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49141, -83.05922
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2007)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2022
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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$97,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meredith DR over I-696 built?

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

What condition is Meredith DR 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 Meredith DR over I-696 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Meredith DR over I-696?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Meredith DR over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.