US Bridges

EB I-696 over N-S Service Road

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Ferndale · Structure no. 000000000007962

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-696 over N-S Service Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-696 over N-S Service Road in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 91,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,155 by 2015. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesEB I-696
CrossesN-S Service Road
LocationIn Ferndale
RouteInterstate 696
Coordinates42.47588, -83.11489
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,000 (1995)
Projected traffic105,155 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB I-696 over N-S Service Road built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB I-696 over N-S Service Road 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 EB I-696 over N-S Service Road carry?

About 91,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is EB I-696 over N-S Service Road?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-696 over N-S Service Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.