US Bridges

Schoenherr Lft Trn over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Warren @ Schoenherr · Structure no. 000000000006109

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoenherr Lft Trn over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schoenherr Lft Trn over I-696 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2031. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSchoenherr Lft Trn
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Warren @ Schoenherr
RouteCounty Highway 2058
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49234, -82.98898
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (—)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schoenherr Lft Trn over I-696 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Schoenherr Lft Trn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Schoenherr Lft Trn over I-696 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Schoenherr Lft Trn 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 25 ft wide.

Who owns Schoenherr Lft Trn over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.