Old M-59(AUBURN R) over Clinton River
FairOakland County, Michigan · In Auburn Hts · Structure no. 000000000007828
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old M-59(AUBURN R) over Clinton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old M-59(AUBURN R) over Clinton River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 73 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old M-59(AUBURN R) over Clinton River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Old M-59(AUBURN R) over Clinton River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Old M-59(AUBURN R) over Clinton River carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old M-59(AUBURN R) over Clinton River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Old M-59(AUBURN R) over Clinton River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.