Old M-59 over Clinton River
GoodOakland County, Michigan · 1.3 MI W of Auburn Hts · Structure no. 000000000007827
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old M-59 over Clinton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old M-59 over Clinton River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 78 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old M-59 over Clinton River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Old 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Old M-59 over Clinton River carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old M-59 over Clinton River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Old M-59 over Clinton River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.