US Bridges

M-59 EB over Clinton River Trail

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 2.5 MI E of I-75 · Structure no. 000000000007837

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,243
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-59 EB over Clinton River Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-59 EB over Clinton River Trail in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 59 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 5 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 39,243 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,982 by 2018. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-59 EB
CrossesClinton River Trail
Location2.5 MI E of I-75
RouteState Highway 59
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.64414, -83.18934
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,243 (2007)
Projected traffic47,982 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-59 EB over Clinton River Trail built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is M-59 EB over Clinton River Trail 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 May 2023.

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

About 39,243 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-59 EB over Clinton River Trail?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns M-59 EB over Clinton River Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.