US-24 Telegraph RD over I-696
FairOakland County, Michigan · In Southfield (I-696) · Structure no. 000000000007910
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 279 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 93,410
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-24 Telegraph RD over I-696 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 Telegraph RD over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 58 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 5 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 93,410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,098 by 2018. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 118 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-24 Telegraph RD over I-696 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is US-24 Telegraph 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 US-24 Telegraph RD over I-696 carry?
About 93,410 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US-24 Telegraph RD over I-696?
The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns US-24 Telegraph RD over I-696?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.