I-696
I-696 in In Madison Hts, Oakland County, Michigan received a condition grade of B (72/100). Built in 1971, the bridge carries 209K vehicles daily on I-696 over N Service RD.
I-696 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 72/100. 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 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 N Service 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 is a 55-year-old bridge located In Madison Hts in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 over N Service RD with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 209K vehicles per day. Built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, the structure spans 22.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (72/100) 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 has a Condition Score of 72/100 (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 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 22.9 meters long and located on I-696 in In Madison Hts, 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 Madison Hts in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 over N Service RD. Its coordinates are 42.476803, -83.108481. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-696 carries I-696 over N Service RD. The bridge is 22.9 meters long and was built in 1971, with reconstruction in 2007.
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.