I-696
I-696 in 0.5 MI E Of Farmington RD, Oakland County, Michigan received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 2023, the bridge carries 129K vehicles daily on I-696 over Minnow Pond Drain. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I-696 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 2023 and is 3 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. I-696 carries an average daily traffic count of 129,433 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Minnow Pond Drain. 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 3-year-old bridge located 0.5 MI E Of Farmington RD in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 over Minnow Pond Drain with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 129K vehicles per day. Built in 2023, the structure spans 12.8 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.
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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 129K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 12.8 meters long and located on I-696 in 0.5 MI E Of Farmington 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 0.5 MI E Of Farmington RD in Oakland County, Michigan. The bridge carries I-696 over Minnow Pond Drain. Its coordinates are 42.495686, -83.368811. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-696 carries I-696 over Minnow Pond Drain. The bridge is 12.8 meters long and was built in 2023.
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.