US Bridges

I-696 WB over M-1 Woodward

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · At Woodward & I-696 · Structure no. 000000000007956

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
98,750
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-696 WB over M-1 Woodward is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-696 WB over M-1 Woodward 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 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 98,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,912 by 2018. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-696 WB
CrossesM-1 Woodward
LocationAt Woodward & I-696
RouteInterstate 696
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47528, -83.14541
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,750 (2007)
Projected traffic104,912 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 WB over M-1 Woodward built?

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

What condition is I-696 WB over M-1 Woodward 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-696 WB over M-1 Woodward carry?

About 98,750 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-696 WB over M-1 Woodward?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I-696 WB over M-1 Woodward?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.