I-696
I-696 in In Southfield, Oakland County, Michigan received a condition grade of B (62/100). Built in 1967, the bridge carries 122K vehicles daily on I-696 over M-10.
I-696 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 62/100. 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 1967 and is now 59 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 122,300 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing M-10. 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 59-year-old bridge located In Southfield in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 over M-10 with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 122K vehicles per day. Built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, the structure spans 91.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (62/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-696 has a Condition Score of 62/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-696 was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, making it 59 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-696 carries approximately 122K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 91.7 meters long and located on I-696 in In Southfield, 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 In Southfield in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 over M-10. Its coordinates are 42.485467, -83.266747. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-696 carries I-696 over M-10. The bridge is 91.7 meters long and was built in 1967, with reconstruction 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.