US Bridges

10 MI RD Connector over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Madison Hts · Structure no. 000000000007974

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 MI RD Connector over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10 MI RD Connector 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 1991. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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Carries10 MI RD Connector
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Madison Hts
RouteInterstate 696
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47769, -83.09064
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (1990)
Projected traffic6,500 by 1991
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 10 MI RD Connector over I-696 built?

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

What condition is 10 MI RD Connector 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 10 MI RD Connector over I-696 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 10 MI RD Connector over I-696?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 10 MI RD Connector over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.