I-696 over Drake RD
GoodOakland County, Michigan · 2.7MI E of I-96 over Drak · Structure no. 000000000007901
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180,375
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-696 over Drake RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-696 over Drake RD in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 180,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,500 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-696 over Drake RD built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is I-696 over Drake RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does I-696 over Drake RD carry?
About 180,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-696 over Drake RD?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.
Who owns I-696 over Drake RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.