US Bridges

U Trn W/Mound RD over M-59

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.5 Mi. West of Utica · Structure no. 000000000006061

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U Trn W/Mound RD over M-59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U Trn W/Mound RD over M-59 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,775 by 2014. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU Trn W/Mound RD
CrossesM-59
Location0.5 Mi. West of Utica
RouteCity Street 2058
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.62467, -83.05436
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (1994)
Projected traffic9,775 by 2014
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 U Trn W/Mound RD over M-59 built?

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

What condition is U Trn W/Mound RD over M-59 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 U Trn W/Mound RD over M-59 carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is U Trn W/Mound RD over M-59?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns U Trn W/Mound RD over M-59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.