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M-59 EB over Gloede Drain

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 3.1 MI E of M-53 · Structure no. 000000000006047

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,518
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-59 EB over Gloede Drain is a concrete culvert carrying M-59 EB over Gloede Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40,518 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,734 by 2018. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-59 EB
CrossesGloede Drain
Location3.1 MI E of M-53
RouteState Highway 59
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.62761, -82.95147
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,518 (2007)
Projected traffic48,734 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-59 EB over Gloede Drain built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-59 EB over Gloede Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does M-59 EB over Gloede Drain carry?

About 40,518 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-59 EB over Gloede Drain?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns M-59 EB over Gloede Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.