US Bridges

SB Service RD over Ramps A&f Off I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · City of Warren · Structure no. 000000000006098

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Service RD over Ramps A&f Off I-696 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Service RD over Ramps A&f Off I-696 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2022. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesSB Service RD
CrossesRamps A&f Off I-696
LocationCity of Warren
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.48506, -83.0467
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2007)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2022
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB Service RD over Ramps A&f Off I-696 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Service RD over Ramps A&f Off 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SB Service RD over Ramps A&f Off I-696 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SB Service RD over Ramps A&f Off I-696?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SB Service RD over Ramps A&f Off I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.