M-59 WB over Clinton River Trail
FairOakland County, Michigan · 2.5 MI E of I-75 · Structure no. 000000000007838
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,243
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-59 WB over Clinton River Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-59 WB over Clinton River Trail in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-59 WB over Clinton River Trail built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is M-59 WB 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 WB over Clinton River Trail carry?
About 39,243 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is M-59 WB over Clinton River Trail?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns M-59 WB over Clinton River Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.