US Bridges

M-59 I-96 Bl over CSX RR

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000005799

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,496
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-59 I-96 Bl over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-59 I-96 Bl over CSX RR in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 21,496 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,200 by 2027. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-59 I-96 Bl
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.4 MI E of I-96
RouteState Highway 59
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.62013, -83.98721
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,496 (2007)
Projected traffic45,200 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 M-59 I-96 Bl over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-59 I-96 Bl over CSX RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does M-59 I-96 Bl over CSX RR carry?

About 21,496 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-59 I-96 Bl over CSX RR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns M-59 I-96 Bl over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.