US Bridges

Lft Trn Lane over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Warren W of Hoover · Structure no. 000000000006089

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
3,500
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lft Trn Lane over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lft Trn Lane 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2031. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLft Trn Lane
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Warren W of Hoover
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49193, -83.00823
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (1988)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Lft Trn Lane over I-696 built?

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

What condition is Lft Trn Lane 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 Lft Trn Lane over I-696 carry?

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

How long is Lft Trn Lane 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 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lft Trn Lane over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.