US Bridges

Ramp H at Mound RD over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · City of Warren · Structure no. 000000000006079

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,534 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp H at Mound RD over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp H at Mound RD over I-696 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,110 by 2008. The structure is 1,534 ft (467.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp H at Mound RD
CrossesI-696
LocationCity of Warren
RouteInterstate 696
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48694, -83.04399
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,534 ft (467.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (1988)
Projected traffic13,110 by 2008
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$638,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp H at Mound RD over I-696 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp H at Mound RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp H at Mound RD over I-696 carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp H at Mound RD over I-696?

The structure is 1,534 ft (467.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp H at Mound RD over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.