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Oakland County, MI · Structure #000000000007963

I-696

I-696 in In City Of Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1982, the bridge carries 192K vehicles daily on I-696 over N-S Service Road.

I-696 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 1982, making it 44 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 carries an average daily traffic count of 192,100 vehicles, with 5 lane(s) crossing N-S Service Road. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
74/100
74
Condition Score
192K
Daily Traffic
1982
Year Built
23.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-696
Crosses Over
N-S Service Road
State
Michigan
County
Oakland County
Location
In City Of Royal Oak
Year Built
1982
Age
44 years
Daily Traffic
192,100
Lanes
5
Length
23.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000007963

About This Bridge

I-696 is a 44-year-old bridge located In City Of Royal Oak in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 over N-S Service Road with 5 traffic lanes, handling approximately 192K vehicles per day. Built in 1982, the structure spans 23.5 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

In City Of Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan

42.476222, -83.115008

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-696 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 was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-696 carries approximately 192K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 5 traffic lanes. It is 23.5 meters long and located on I-696 in In City Of Royal Oak, 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 City Of Royal Oak in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 over N-S Service Road. Its coordinates are 42.476222, -83.115008. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-696 carries I-696 over N-S Service Road. The bridge is 23.5 meters long and was built in 1982.

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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.