US Bridges

Greenfield Road over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 1/4 Mi.N. of 10 Mile · Structure no. 000000000007929

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,100
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenfield Road over I-696 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenfield Road 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 50,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2010. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenfield Road
CrossesI-696
Location1/4 Mi.N. of 10 Mile
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47694, -83.20187
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,100 (1995)
Projected traffic59,000 by 2010
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Greenfield Road over I-696 built?

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

What condition is Greenfield Road 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 Greenfield Road over I-696 carry?

About 50,100 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Greenfield Road over I-696?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Greenfield Road over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.