US Bridges

US-24 NB to 696 EB over M-10 SB

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Southfield · Structure no. 000000000007917

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,576 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 NB to 696 EB over M-10 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 NB to 696 EB over M-10 SB in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 1982. The structure is 1,576 ft (480.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-24 NB to 696 EB
CrossesM-10 SB
LocationIn Southfield
RouteInterstate 696
Coordinates42.48721, -83.28179
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,576 ft (480.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (1982)
Projected traffic17,000 by 1982
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 NB to 696 EB over M-10 SB built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US-24 NB to 696 EB over M-10 SB 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 US-24 NB to 696 EB over M-10 SB carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-24 NB to 696 EB over M-10 SB?

The structure is 1,576 ft (480.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 NB to 696 EB over M-10 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.