US Bridges

I-696 over N Service RD

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Madison Hts · Structure no. 000000000007969

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209,200
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-696 over N Service RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-696 over N Service RD in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 209,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 222,094 by 2018. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-696
CrossesN Service RD
LocationIn Madison Hts
RouteInterstate 696
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.4768, -83.10848
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width158 ft (48.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209,200 (2007)
Projected traffic222,094 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over N Service RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-696 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 over N Service RD carry?

About 209,200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-696 over N Service RD?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns I-696 over N Service RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.