US Bridges

Campbell Ave over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Royal Oak · Structure no. 000000000007944

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Ave over I-696 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campbell Ave 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,825 by 2008. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell Ave
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Royal Oak
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47598, -83.12377
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (1988)
Projected traffic17,825 by 2008
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Campbell Ave over I-696 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campbell Ave 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 Campbell Ave over I-696 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Campbell Ave over I-696?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Ave over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.