US Bridges

I-696 WB Ser over M-1 (woodward Ave)

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · At I-696 & Woodward · Structure no. 000000000007937

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-696 WB Ser over M-1 (woodward Ave) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-696 WB Ser over M-1 (woodward Ave) in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 93,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,280 by 2015. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-696 WB Ser
CrossesM-1 (woodward Ave)
LocationAt I-696 & Woodward
RouteInterstate 696
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47556, -83.1457
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,000 (1995)
Projected traffic102,280 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-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 I-696 WB Ser over M-1 (woodward Ave) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-696 WB Ser over M-1 (woodward Ave) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-696 WB Ser over M-1 (woodward Ave) carry?

About 93,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-696 WB Ser over M-1 (woodward Ave)?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I-696 WB Ser over M-1 (woodward Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.