US Bridges

Bunert RD over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Warren · Structure no. 000000000006093

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,468
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunert RD over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bunert RD over I-696 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, 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 7,468 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,215 by 2025. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBunert RD
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Warren
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49319, -82.97742
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 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 width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,468 (2010)
Projected traffic8,215 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bunert RD over I-696 built?

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

What condition is Bunert 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 Bunert RD over I-696 carry?

About 7,468 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bunert 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 66 ft wide.

Who owns Bunert RD over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.