US Bridges

EB 11 Mile RD over I-696

Poor

Macomb County, Michigan · In Centerline · Structure no. 000000000006085

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
337 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB 11 Mile RD over I-696 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB 11 Mile RD 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,780 by 2022. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 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 Mile RD
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Centerline
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49114, -83.03604
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2007)
Projected traffic10,780 by 2022
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$233,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB 11 Mile RD over I-696 built?

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

What condition is EB 11 Mile RD over I-696 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does EB 11 Mile RD over I-696 carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is EB 11 Mile RD over I-696?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns EB 11 Mile RD over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.