US Bridges

Nieman ST over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Roseville · Structure no. 000000000006118

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nieman ST over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nieman ST over I-696 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2015. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNieman ST
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Roseville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49444, -82.93101
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 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 width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1990)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2015
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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$80,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nieman ST over I-696 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Nieman ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nieman ST over I-696 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nieman ST 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nieman ST over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.