US Bridges

Hoover RD over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Warren · Structure no. 000000000006090

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoover RD over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoover RD 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 428,000 by 2031. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHoover RD
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Warren
RouteCity Street 2058
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49196, -83.00657
Functional classUrban Minor 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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (1993)
Projected traffic428,000 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Hoover RD over I-696 built?

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

What condition is Hoover 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hoover RD over I-696 carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hoover RD over I-696?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Hoover RD over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.