US Bridges

M-59 WB over I-94

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · Chesterfield/Harrison Twp · Structure no. 000000000012788

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-59 WB over I-94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-59 WB over I-94 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 31,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,150 by 2041. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesM-59 WB
CrossesI-94
LocationChesterfield/Harrison Twp
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates42.63039, -82.84945
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span141 ft (43.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,800 (2021)
Projected traffic35,150 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-59 WB over I-94 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-59 WB over I-94 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does M-59 WB over I-94 carry?

About 31,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-59 WB over I-94?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns M-59 WB over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.