US Bridges

EB Metro Parkway over Red Run Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.1 MI West of Utica RD · Structure no. 000000000006195

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,230
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Metro Parkway over Red Run Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying EB Metro Parkway over Red Run Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 67 years old, older 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 18,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,556 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEB Metro Parkway
CrossesRed Run Drain
Location0.1 MI West of Utica RD
RouteCounty Highway 2058
Coordinates42.56644, -82.97086
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,230 (2011)
Projected traffic24,556 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 EB Metro Parkway over Red Run Drain built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is EB Metro Parkway over Red Run Drain 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does EB Metro Parkway over Red Run Drain carry?

About 18,230 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is EB Metro Parkway over Red Run Drain?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns EB Metro Parkway over Red Run Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.