I-696 over I-75 & 4 Ramps
PoorOakland County, Michigan · In Royal Oak · Structure no. 000000000007966
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 670 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 209,200
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-696 over I-75 & 4 Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-696 over I-75 & 4 Ramps in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 209,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 222,094 by 2018. The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long and 153 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-696 over I-75 & 4 Ramps built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-696 over I-75 & 4 Ramps in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I-696 over I-75 & 4 Ramps carry?
About 209,200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I-696 over I-75 & 4 Ramps?
The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.
Who owns I-696 over I-75 & 4 Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.