US Bridges

M-59 EB over Great Lakes Central RR

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · In Howell · Structure no. 000000000013308

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,911
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-59 EB over Great Lakes Central RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-59 EB over Great Lakes Central RR in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 15,911 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,200 by 2027. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-59 EB
CrossesGreat Lakes Central RR
LocationIn Howell
RouteState Highway 59
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.6217, -83.93932
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 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 length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,911 (2003)
Projected traffic45,200 by 2027
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 EB over Great Lakes Central RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-59 EB over Great Lakes Central 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 EB over Great Lakes Central RR carry?

About 15,911 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is M-59 EB over Great Lakes Central RR?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns M-59 EB over Great Lakes Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.