US Bridges

M-5 (old M-102) over I-696 EB

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · @I-96 (I-696 Eb) · Structure no. 000000000007898

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,060
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-5 (old M-102) over I-696 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-5 (old M-102) over I-696 EB in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,060 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,540 by 2028. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM-5 (old M-102)
CrossesI-696 EB
Location@I-96 (I-696 Eb)
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48302, -83.43934
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,060 (2007)
Projected traffic13,540 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 M-5 (old M-102) over I-696 EB built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-5 (old M-102) over I-696 EB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does M-5 (old M-102) over I-696 EB carry?

About 18,060 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-5 (old M-102) over I-696 EB?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns M-5 (old M-102) over I-696 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.