US Bridges

E B 11 Mile Ser Ro over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Southfield · Structure no. 000000000007926

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E B 11 Mile Ser Ro over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E B 11 Mile Ser Ro over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 1977. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE B 11 Mile Ser Ro
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Southfield
RouteCity Street 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48768, -83.21252
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length286 ft (87.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1982)
Projected traffic450 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 E B 11 Mile Ser Ro over I-696 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is E B 11 Mile Ser Ro 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E B 11 Mile Ser Ro over I-696 carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E B 11 Mile Ser Ro over I-696?

The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E B 11 Mile Ser Ro over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.