US Bridges

Arsenal Ave over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Warren & Centerline · Structure no. 000000000006107

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arsenal Ave over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arsenal Ave 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,843 by 2030. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArsenal Ave
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Warren & Centerline
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49173, -83.02209
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (—)
Projected traffic4,843 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 Arsenal Ave over I-696 built?

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

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

About 4,500 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arsenal Ave over I-696?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Arsenal Ave over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.