US Bridges

U-Turn @ Battelle over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Madison Hts · Structure no. 000000000007972

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U-Turn @ Battelle over I-696 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-Turn @ Battelle over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 53 years old, older 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.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 1977. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU-Turn @ Battelle
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Madison Hts
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47702, -83.1034
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (1995)
Projected traffic3,400 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 U-Turn @ Battelle over I-696 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is U-Turn @ Battelle 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 2023.

How much traffic does U-Turn @ Battelle over I-696 carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is U-Turn @ Battelle over I-696?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns U-Turn @ Battelle over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.