US Bridges

U-Trn & Lft Trn over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Warren & Centerline · Structure no. 000000000006086

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U-Trn & Lft Trn over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-Trn & Lft Trn over I-696 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2031. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU-Trn & Lft Trn
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Warren & Centerline
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49156, -83.02924
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (1988)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U-Trn & Lft Trn over I-696 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is U-Trn & Lft Trn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does U-Trn & Lft Trn over I-696 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is U-Trn & Lft Trn over I-696?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns U-Trn & Lft Trn over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.