Mohawk Avenue over I-696
FairOakland County, Michigan · In Royal Oak · Structure no. 000000000007942
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 1993 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mohawk Avenue over I-696 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mohawk Avenue over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,175 by 2013. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 92 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 Mohawk Avenue over I-696 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mohawk Avenue 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 Mohawk Avenue over I-696 carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mohawk Avenue over I-696?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Mohawk Avenue over I-696?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.