US Bridges

Harvard over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Southfield W/Cent Pk Blvd · Structure no. 000000000007946

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvard over I-696 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harvard over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 1977. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvard
CrossesI-696
LocationSouthfield W/Cent Pk Blvd
RouteCity Street 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48684, -83.24942
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (1993)
Projected traffic1,500 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Harvard over I-696 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvard 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 Harvard over I-696 carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harvard over I-696?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Harvard over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.