US Bridges

I-696 Ramps Gh&gd over N Service RD

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Madison Hts · Structure no. 000000000007970

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
6,800
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-696 Ramps Gh&gd over N Service RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-696 Ramps Gh&gd 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 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 7,820 by 2002. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI-696 Ramps Gh&gd
CrossesN Service RD
LocationIn Madison Hts
RouteInterstate 696
Coordinates42.47738, -83.10857
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (1982)
Projected traffic7,820 by 2002
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 Gh&gd 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 Ramps Gh&gd 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 Gh&gd 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 Gh&gd over N Service RD?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-696 Ramps Gh&gd over N Service RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.