I-696
I-696 in In Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan received a condition grade of C (53/100). Built in 1971, the bridge carries 209K vehicles daily on I-696 over I-75 & 4 Ramps. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I-696 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 53/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1971 and is now 55 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 209,200 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing I-75 & 4 Ramps. 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 55-year-old bridge located In Royal Oak in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 over I-75 & 4 Ramps with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 209K vehicles per day. Built in 1971, the structure spans 204.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (53/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 4/9 (poor). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-696 has a Condition Score of 53/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 4/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I-696 was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-696 carries approximately 209K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 204.2 meters long and located on I-696 in In Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan.
Yes, I-696 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
I-696 is located In Royal Oak in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 over I-75 & 4 Ramps. Its coordinates are 42.476528, -83.111386. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-696 carries I-696 over I-75 & 4 Ramps. The bridge is 204.2 meters long and was built in 1971.
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.