US Bridges

I-696 Ramp WB over I-75 & Ramps to I-75 SB

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · I-75 / I-696 Intrchg · Structure no. 000000000007980

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
316 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-696 Ramp WB over I-75 & Ramps to I-75 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-696 Ramp WB over I-75 & Ramps to I-75 SB 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 1977. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-696 Ramp WB
CrossesI-75 & Ramps to I-75 SB
LocationI-75 / I-696 Intrchg
RouteInterstate 696
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47608, -83.11194
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (1982)
Projected traffic17,000 by 1977
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Ramp WB over I-75 & Ramps to I-75 SB built?

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

What condition is I-696 Ramp WB over I-75 & Ramps to I-75 SB 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 Ramp WB over I-75 & Ramps to I-75 SB carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-696 Ramp WB over I-75 & Ramps to I-75 SB?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-696 Ramp WB over I-75 & Ramps to I-75 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.