US Bridges

I-696 over M-10

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Southfield · Structure no. 000000000007918

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
122,300
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-696 over M-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-696 over M-10 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 58 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 5 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 122,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,082 by 2018. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-696
CrossesM-10
LocationIn Southfield
RouteInterstate 696
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48547, -83.26675
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 4 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,300 (2007)
Projected traffic118,082 by 2018
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 over M-10 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-696 over M-10 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 over M-10 carry?

About 122,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-696 over M-10?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns I-696 over M-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.