US Bridges

I-696 EB over Inkster RD

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Southfield · Structure no. 000000000007905

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172,600
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-696 EB over Inkster RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-696 EB over Inkster RD in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 172,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,300 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-696 EB
CrossesInkster RD
LocationIn Southfield
RouteInterstate 696
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49063, -83.31902
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 19 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172,600 (2008)
Projected traffic183,300 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-696 EB over Inkster RD built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-696 EB over Inkster RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-696 EB over Inkster RD carry?

About 172,600 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-696 EB over Inkster RD?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-696 EB over Inkster RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.