US Bridges

Middlebelt RD over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 5.7 MI E of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000007904

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middlebelt RD over I-696 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middlebelt RD over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,200 by 2025. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddlebelt RD
CrossesI-696
Location5.7 MI E of I-96
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49276, -83.33877
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 5 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 rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2000)
Projected traffic22,200 by 2025
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 Middlebelt RD over I-696 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Middlebelt 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 December 2024.

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

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Middlebelt RD over I-696?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Middlebelt RD over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.