US Bridges

M-59 EB over M-53

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · M-59 EB Ov M-53 · Structure no. 000000000006015

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,575
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-59 EB over M-53 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-59 EB over M-53 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 43,575 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,150 by 2037. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM-59 EB
CrossesM-53
LocationM-59 EB Ov M-53
RouteState Highway 59
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.6255, -83.01262
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,575 (2017)
Projected traffic48,150 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 M-59 EB over M-53 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-59 EB over M-53 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does M-59 EB over M-53 carry?

About 43,575 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-59 EB over M-53?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns M-59 EB over M-53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.