US Bridges

I-696 over N-S Service Road

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In City of Royal Oak · Structure no. 000000000007963

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192,100
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-696 over N-S Service Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 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 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 192,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 213,266 by 2018. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 163 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-696
CrossesN-S Service Road
LocationIn City of Royal Oak
RouteInterstate 696
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47622, -83.11501
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 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.8 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192,100 (2007)
Projected traffic213,266 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 I-696 over N-S Service Road built?

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

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

About 192,100 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.