WB Metro Parkway over Red Run Drain
FairMacomb County, Michigan · 0.1 MI West of Utica RD · Structure no. 000000000006196
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 193 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,115
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB Metro Parkway over Red Run Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying WB Metro Parkway over Red Run Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 56 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 5 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 21,115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,442 by 2027. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB Metro Parkway over Red Run Drain built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is WB 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does WB Metro Parkway over Red Run Drain carry?
About 21,115 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is WB Metro Parkway over Red Run Drain?
The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns WB Metro Parkway over Red Run Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.