US Bridges

Mohawk Avenue(utn) over I-696

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Oakland County, Michigan · In Royal Oak · Structure no. 000000000007943

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,559
1992 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohawk Avenue(utn) over I-696 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mohawk Avenue(utn) over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,559 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,793 by 2012. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMohawk Avenue(utn)
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Royal Oak
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47572, -83.1329
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,559 (1992)
Projected traffic1,793 by 2012
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Mohawk Avenue(utn) over I-696 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mohawk Avenue(utn) over I-696 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Mohawk Avenue(utn) over I-696 carry?

About 1,559 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mohawk Avenue(utn) 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 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mohawk Avenue(utn) over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.