M-59 WB over John R RD
GoodOakland County, Michigan · 4.0 MI W of Utica · Structure no. 000000000007850
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,820
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-59 WB over John R RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-59 WB over John R RD 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 42,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,390 by 2035. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-59 WB over John R RD built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is M-59 WB over John R RD 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 M-59 WB over John R RD carry?
About 42,820 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is M-59 WB over John R RD?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns M-59 WB over John R RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.