US Bridges

Barkman Ave over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Roseville · Structure no. 000000000006125

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barkman Ave over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barkman Ave over I-696 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, 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, projected to reach 4,950 by 2022. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBarkman Ave
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Roseville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49427, -82.95268
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2007)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2022
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
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$97,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barkman Ave over I-696 built?

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

What condition is Barkman 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Barkman Ave over I-696 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Barkman Ave over I-696?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Barkman Ave over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.