I-696
I-696 in 2.7mi E Of I-96 Over Drak, Oakland County, Michigan received a condition grade of B (77/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 180K vehicles daily on I-696 over Drake RD.
I-696 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 77/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1960 and is now 66 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-696 carries an average daily traffic count of 180,375 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Drake RD. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-696 is a 66-year-old bridge located 2.7mi E Of I-96 Over Drak in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 over Drake RD with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 180K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, the structure spans 32.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (77/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 8/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 8/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-696 has a Condition Score of 77/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 8/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 8/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-696 was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-696 carries approximately 180K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 32.9 meters long and located on I-696 in 2.7mi E Of I-96 Over Drak, Oakland County, Michigan.
No, I-696 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I-696 is located 2.7mi E Of I-96 Over Drak in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 over Drake RD. Its coordinates are 42.493972, -83.397467. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-696 carries I-696 over Drake RD. The bridge is 32.9 meters long and was built in 1960, with reconstruction in 2009.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.