I-696 EB
I-696 EB in In Southfield, Oakland County, Michigan received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1988, the bridge carries 173K vehicles daily on I-696 EB over Inkster RD.
I-696 EB carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 74/100. 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 1988, making it 38 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. I-696 EB carries an average daily traffic count of 172,600 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing Inkster 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 EB is a 38-year-old bridge located In Southfield in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 EB over Inkster RD with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 173K vehicles per day. Built in 1988, the structure spans 37.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (74/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-696 EB has a Condition Score of 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-696 EB was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-696 EB carries approximately 173K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 37.3 meters long and located on I-696 EB in In Southfield, Oakland County, Michigan.
No, I-696 EB 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 EB is located In Southfield in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 EB over Inkster RD. Its coordinates are 42.490633, -83.319025. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-696 EB carries I-696 EB over Inkster RD. The bridge is 37.3 meters long and was built in 1988.
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.