US Bridges

Couzens ST over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Madison Hts · Structure no. 000000000007973

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Couzens ST over I-696 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Couzens ST over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 1977. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCouzens ST
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Madison Hts
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47729, -83.09466
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1988)
Projected traffic1,050 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Couzens ST over I-696 built?

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

What condition is Couzens 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Couzens ST over I-696 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Couzens ST over I-696?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Couzens ST over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.