US Bridges

Campbell RD over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Warren · Structure no. 000000000006108

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell RD over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campbell RD 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,640 by 2030. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell RD
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Warren
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49195, -83.0144
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (1995)
Projected traffic3,640 by 2030
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Campbell RD over I-696 built?

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

What condition is Campbell 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Campbell RD over I-696 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Campbell RD over I-696?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell RD over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.