US Bridges

Halstead RD over I-696

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 1.7 MI NE of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000007900

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halstead RD over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halstead RD over I-696 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,764 by 2007. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHalstead RD
CrossesI-696
Location1.7 MI NE of I-96
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49168, -83.41689
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 15 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (1996)
Projected traffic20,764 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Halstead RD over I-696 built?

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

What condition is Halstead RD over I-696 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 December 2024.

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

About 15,000 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Halstead RD over I-696?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Halstead RD over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.