US Bridges

Fairfield Ave over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Warren · Structure no. 000000000006097

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield Ave over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfield Ave over I-696 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 9,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,900 by 2022. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfield Ave
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Warren
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49218, -82.9938
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2007)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2022
Trucks—
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 Fairfield Ave over I-696 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Fairfield Ave 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 Fairfield Ave over I-696 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Fairfield Ave 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 45 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield Ave over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.