US Bridges

Schoenherr RD over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Warren · Structure no. 000000000006092

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,400
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoenherr RD over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schoenherr RD over I-696 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 52 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 30,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2031. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchoenherr RD
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Warren
RouteCounty Highway 2058
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49243, -82.98717
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 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 width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,400 (1994)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schoenherr RD over I-696 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Schoenherr 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 October 2024.

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

About 30,400 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Schoenherr RD 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 78 ft wide.

Who owns Schoenherr RD over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.