M-59 over Clinton River
GoodOakland County, Michigan · 4.0 MI W of Pontiac · Structure no. 000000000007816
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,281
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-59 over Clinton River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-59 over Clinton River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 37,281 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,399 by 2018. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-59 over Clinton River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-59 over Clinton River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does M-59 over Clinton River carry?
About 37,281 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is M-59 over Clinton River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns M-59 over Clinton River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.