US Bridges

Auburn RD over M-59

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W of M-150 · Structure no. 000000000007845

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,146
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn RD over M-59 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Auburn RD over M-59 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 53 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 13,146 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,967 by 2018. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAuburn RD
CrossesM-59
Location1.0 MI W of M-150
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.63573, -83.1455
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,146 (2007)
Projected traffic58,967 by 2018
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$775,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Auburn RD over M-59 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Auburn 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 Auburn RD over M-59 carry?

About 13,146 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Auburn RD over M-59?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn RD over M-59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.