I-696 WB over Inkster RD
FairOakland County, Michigan · In Southfield · Structure no. 000000000007906
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 95,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-696 WB over Inkster RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-696 WB 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 95,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,863 by 2042. 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-696 WB over Inkster RD built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-696 WB 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-696 WB over Inkster RD carry?
About 95,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-696 WB 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 WB over Inkster RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.