US Bridges

U-Turn W.Of Grnfld over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · City of Southfield · Structure no. 000000000007928

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1984 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U-Turn W.Of Grnfld over I-696 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-Turn W.Of Grnfld 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 1977. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU-Turn W.Of Grnfld
CrossesI-696
LocationCity of Southfield
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47746, -83.20315
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1984)
Projected traffic3,000 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 U-Turn W.Of Grnfld over I-696 built?

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

What condition is U-Turn W.Of Grnfld 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 U-Turn W.Of Grnfld over I-696 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is U-Turn W.Of Grnfld over I-696?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns U-Turn W.Of Grnfld over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.