US Bridges

SB Adams RD over M-59

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · Rochester Hills · Structure no. 000000000013105

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Adams RD over M-59 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB Adams RD over M-59 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2015. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSB Adams RD
CrossesM-59
LocationRochester Hills
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.6454, -83.19337
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2004)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SB Adams RD over M-59 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Adams 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SB Adams RD over M-59 carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SB Adams RD over M-59?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SB Adams RD over M-59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.