US Bridges

Wagner Drive over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Warren · Structure no. 000000000006096

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagner Drive over I-696 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagner Drive over I-696 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 5 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,837 by 2030. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWagner Drive
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Warren
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49234, -83.0011
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (1995)
Projected traffic2,837 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Wagner Drive over I-696 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Wagner Drive 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wagner Drive over I-696 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wagner Drive over I-696?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wagner Drive over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.