US Bridges

Farmington RD over I-696

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 3.7 MI E of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000007902

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmington RD over I-696 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farmington RD over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,130 by 2007. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmington RD
CrossesI-696
Location3.7 MI E of I-96
RouteCity Street 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49506, -83.37806
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 5 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (1996)
Projected traffic27,130 by 2007
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmington RD over I-696 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Farmington RD over I-696 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Farmington RD over I-696 carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Farmington RD over I-696?

The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Farmington RD over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.