US Bridges

Maplefield U-Turn over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.4 M W of Woodward · Structure no. 000000000007954

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maplefield U-Turn over I-696 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maplefield U-Turn over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMaplefield U-Turn
CrossesI-696
Location0.4 M W of Woodward
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47437, -83.15548
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 Maplefield U-Turn over I-696 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maplefield U-Turn 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 Maplefield U-Turn over I-696 carry?

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

How long is Maplefield U-Turn over I-696?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Maplefield U-Turn over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.