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Oakland County, MI · Structure #000000000013002

I-696

I-696 in E Of Inkster RD, Oakland County, Michigan received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 2023, the bridge carries 159K vehicles daily on I-696 over Pebble Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
159K
Daily Traffic
2023
Year Built
9.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-696
Crosses Over
Pebble Creek
State
Michigan
County
Oakland County
Location
E Of Inkster RD
Year Built
2023
Age
3 years
Daily Traffic
158,700
Lanes
8
Length
9.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000013002

About This Bridge

I-696 is a 3-year-old bridge located E Of Inkster RD in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 over Pebble Creek with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 159K vehicles per day. Built in 2023, the structure spans 9.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). 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

E Of Inkster RD, Oakland County, Michigan

42.490861, -83.316914

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-696 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I-696 was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-696 carries approximately 159K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 9.8 meters long and located on I-696 in E Of Inkster RD, 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 E Of Inkster RD in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 over Pebble Creek. Its coordinates are 42.490861, -83.316914. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-696 carries I-696 over Pebble Creek. The bridge is 9.8 meters long and was built in 2023.

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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.