US Bridges

Orchard Lake RD over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 4.7 MI E of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000007903

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,700
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Lake RD over I-696 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard Lake RD over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 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 36,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,600 by 2028. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 123 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOrchard Lake RD
CrossesI-696
Location4.7 MI E of I-96
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49603, -83.35847
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,700 (2008)
Projected traffic46,600 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
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 Orchard Lake RD over I-696 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Orchard Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard Lake RD over I-696 carry?

About 36,700 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Lake RD over I-696?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Lake RD over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.