US Bridges

Dequindre Lft Trn over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Madison Heights · Structure no. 000000000007975

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dequindre Lft Trn over I-696 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dequindre Lft Trn 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2022. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDequindre Lft Trn
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Madison Heights
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48213, -83.08598
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2007)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2022
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 Dequindre Lft Trn over I-696 built?

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

What condition is Dequindre Lft Trn 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 Dequindre Lft Trn over I-696 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dequindre Lft Trn over I-696?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dequindre Lft Trn over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.