US Bridges

M-5 WB over Grand River EB Conn

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E. of Farmington · Structure no. 000000000007810

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,814
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-5 WB over Grand River EB Conn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-5 WB over Grand River EB Conn in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 68 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 16,814 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,365 by 2018. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesM-5 WB
CrossesGrand River EB Conn
Location0.2 MI E. of Farmington
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates42.45128, -83.34624
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,814 (2007)
Projected traffic10,365 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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-5 WB over Grand River EB Conn built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is M-5 WB over Grand River EB Conn 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 2024.

How much traffic does M-5 WB over Grand River EB Conn carry?

About 16,814 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-5 WB over Grand River EB Conn?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns M-5 WB over Grand River EB Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.