US Bridges

Haggerty RD over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.5 MI NE of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000007899

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haggerty RD over I-696 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haggerty RD over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 64 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 1977. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHaggerty RD
CrossesI-696
Location0.5 MI NE of I-96
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48349, -83.43566
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (1974)
Projected traffic20,000 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Haggerty RD over I-696 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Haggerty 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 May 2023.

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

About 20,000 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Haggerty RD over I-696?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Haggerty RD over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.