Woodward U Turn W over I-696
FairOakland County, Michigan · In Royal Oak · Structure no. 000000000007936
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 1982 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodward U Turn W over I-696 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodward U Turn W over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2000. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Woodward U Turn W over I-696 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodward U Turn W 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 Woodward U Turn W over I-696 carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Woodward U Turn W over I-696?
The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Woodward U Turn W over I-696?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.