US Bridges

Adams RD over Grand Trunk RR

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 1 MI N of M-1 (woodward) · Structure no. 000000000008231

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,120
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams RD over Grand Trunk RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Adams RD over Grand Trunk RR in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 15,120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,825 by 2024. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAdams RD
CrossesGrand Trunk RR
Location1 MI N of M-1 (woodward)
RouteCity Street 2059
Coordinates42.55718, -83.20629
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,120 (2004)
Projected traffic16,825 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Adams RD over Grand Trunk RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams RD over Grand Trunk RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Adams RD over Grand Trunk RR carry?

About 15,120 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Adams RD over Grand Trunk RR?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Adams RD over Grand Trunk RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.