US Bridges

Franklin RD over I-696

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · In Southfield · Structure no. 000000000007907

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
396 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin RD over I-696 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin RD over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin RD
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Southfield
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49344, -83.29959
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic21,360 by 2020
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Franklin RD over I-696 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin RD over I-696 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 March 2024.

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

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Franklin RD over I-696?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin RD over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.