US Bridges

Trn Rdwy C (I-696) over I-96 & I-275

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · I-96 & I-696 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000008121

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
629 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,280
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trn Rdwy C (I-696) over I-96 & I-275 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trn Rdwy C (I-696) over I-96 & I-275 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, 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 8,280 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,280 by 1977. The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTrn Rdwy C (I-696)
CrossesI-96 & I-275
LocationI-96 & I-696 Interchange
RouteInterstate 696
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48513, -83.43186
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length629 ft (191.7 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,280 (1982)
Projected traffic8,280 by 1977
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (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 Trn Rdwy C (I-696) over I-96 & I-275 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trn Rdwy C (I-696) over I-96 & I-275 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 Trn Rdwy C (I-696) over I-96 & I-275 carry?

About 8,280 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Trn Rdwy C (I-696) over I-96 & I-275?

The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Trn Rdwy C (I-696) over I-96 & I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.