US Bridges

U Trn E/Mound RD over M-59

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.5 MI West of Utica · Structure no. 000000000006065

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
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 E/Mound RD over M-59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U Trn E/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 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2000. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU Trn E/Mound RD
CrossesM-59
Location0.5 MI West of Utica
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.62494, -83.04986
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (1994)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2000
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 E/Mound RD over M-59 built?

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

What condition is U Trn E/Mound RD over M-59 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does U Trn E/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 E/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 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.