US Bridges

I-696 W to I-275 S over M-5

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · @ I-96/I-696 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000008118

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,434
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-696 W to I-275 S over M-5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-696 W to I-275 S over M-5 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 16,434 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,144 by 2018. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-696 W to I-275 S
CrossesM-5
Location@ I-96/I-696 Interchange
RouteInterstate 696
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47943, -83.43206
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,434 (2007)
Projected traffic14,144 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 W to I-275 S over M-5 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-696 W to I-275 S over M-5 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-696 W to I-275 S over M-5 carry?

About 16,434 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-696 W to I-275 S over M-5?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-696 W to I-275 S over M-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.