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Oakland County, MI · Structure #000000000007966

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.

C
53/100
53
Condition Score
209K
Daily Traffic
1971
Year Built
204.2m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructurePoor
4/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-696
Crosses Over
I-75 & 4 Ramps
State
Michigan
County
Oakland County
Location
In Royal Oak
Year Built
1971
Age
55 years
Daily Traffic
209,200
Lanes
8
Length
204.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000007966

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.

Location Map

In Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan

42.476528, -83.111386

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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.

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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.