US Bridges

Livernois RD over M-59

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 4.4 MI E of I-75 · Structure no. 000000000007844

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,303
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Livernois RD over M-59 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Livernois RD over M-59 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, 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 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 18,303 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,300 by 2015. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLivernois RD
CrossesM-59
Location4.4 MI E of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates42.64169, -83.15235
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,303 (1996)
Projected traffic21,300 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Livernois RD over M-59 built?

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

What condition is Livernois RD over M-59 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Livernois RD over M-59 carry?

About 18,303 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Livernois RD over M-59?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Livernois RD over M-59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.