US Bridges

I-696 Ramps Af&ef over N Service RD

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Madison Hts · Structure no. 000000000007968

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,800
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-696 Ramps Af&ef over N Service RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-696 Ramps Af&ef over N Service RD 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 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2015. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-696 Ramps Af&ef
CrossesN Service RD
LocationIn Madison Hts
RouteInterstate 696
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47656, -83.10853
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (1982)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramps Af&ef over N Service RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-696 Ramps Af&ef over N Service RD 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 Ramps Af&ef over N Service RD carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-696 Ramps Af&ef over N Service RD?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-696 Ramps Af&ef over N Service RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.