Main Street over I-696
FairOakland County, Michigan · In Royal Oak · Structure no. 000000000007941
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,100
- 1993 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over I-696 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street 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 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2000. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 88 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Main Street over I-696 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street 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 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over I-696 carry?
About 13,100 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over I-696?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over I-696?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.