US Bridges

Dequindre Ave over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Warren & Madison Hts · Structure no. 000000000007976

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
311 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dequindre Ave over I-696 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dequindre Ave 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 18,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,500 by 1977. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDequindre Ave
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Warren & Madison Hts
RouteCounty Highway 2058
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48374, -83.08483
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (1974)
Projected traffic18,500 by 1977
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ave over I-696 built?

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

What condition is Dequindre Ave 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 Ave over I-696 carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Dequindre Ave over I-696?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Dequindre Ave over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.