US Bridges

Meadowlark U East over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.1 M W of Evergreen · Structure no. 000000000007948

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowlark U East over I-696 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadowlark U East 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 1977. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowlark U East
CrossesI-696
Location0.1 M W of Evergreen
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48734, -83.24288
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1982)
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 Meadowlark U East over I-696 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowlark U East 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 Meadowlark U East over I-696 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Meadowlark U East over I-696?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowlark U East over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.