US Bridges

M-59 EB over Clinton River

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · E Lts of Pontiac · Structure no. 000000000007832

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,835
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-59 EB over Clinton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-59 EB over Clinton River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 17,835 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,786 by 2018. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM-59 EB
CrossesClinton River
LocationE Lts of Pontiac
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates42.64214, -83.25991
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,835 (2007)
Projected traffic20,786 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-59 EB over Clinton River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-59 EB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does M-59 EB over Clinton River carry?

About 17,835 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-59 EB over Clinton River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns M-59 EB over Clinton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.