US Bridges

Plaza & Church ST over I-696

FairPosted for load

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Greenfield · Structure no. 000000000007961

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,983
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plaza & Church ST over I-696 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plaza & Church ST 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,983 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,880 by 2030. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 701 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPlaza & Church ST
CrossesI-696
Location0.5 MI E of Greenfield
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47586, -83.19074
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width701 ft (213.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,983 (2010)
Projected traffic6,880 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Plaza & Church ST over I-696 built?

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

What condition is Plaza & Church ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Plaza & Church ST over I-696 carry?

About 5,983 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Plaza & Church ST over I-696?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 701 ft wide.

Who owns Plaza & Church ST over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.