US Bridges

US-24 N to M-10 W over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Southfield (I-696) · Structure no. 000000000007911

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,700
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 N to M-10 W over I-696 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 N to M-10 W over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, 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 38,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,505 by 2008. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesUS-24 N to M-10 W
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Southfield (I-696)
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates42.48965, -83.28407
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,700 (1988)
Projected traffic44,505 by 2008
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 US-24 N to M-10 W over I-696 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 N to M-10 W 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 N to M-10 W over I-696 carry?

About 38,700 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-24 N to M-10 W over I-696?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 N to M-10 W over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.