Santa Barbara over I-696
GoodOakland County, Michigan · In Lathrup Village · Structure no. 000000000007922
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 1982 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Santa Barbara over I-696 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Barbara over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 1977. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Santa Barbara over I-696 built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Santa Barbara over I-696 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Santa Barbara over I-696 carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Santa Barbara over I-696?
The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Santa Barbara over I-696?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.