John R RD over I-696
FairOakland County, Michigan · In Madison Hts · Structure no. 000000000007971
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 200 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,575
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
John R RD over I-696 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John R RD over I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 53 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 16,575 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,330 by 2015. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was John R RD over I-696 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is John R RD over I-696 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 2024.
How much traffic does John R RD over I-696 carry?
About 16,575 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is John R RD over I-696?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns John R RD over I-696?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.