US Bridges

WB M-59(OFF Rmp) over Adams RD on Ramp

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · Rochester Hills · Structure no. 000000000013106

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB M-59(OFF Rmp) over Adams RD on Ramp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying WB M-59(OFF Rmp) over Adams RD on Ramp 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,890 by 2024. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB M-59(OFF Rmp)
CrossesAdams RD on Ramp
LocationRochester Hills
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates42.64631, -83.19596
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 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 rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2004)
Projected traffic9,890 by 2024
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB M-59(OFF Rmp) over Adams RD on Ramp built?

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

What condition is WB M-59(OFF Rmp) over Adams RD on Ramp 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 WB M-59(OFF Rmp) over Adams RD on Ramp carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is WB M-59(OFF Rmp) over Adams RD on Ramp?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns WB M-59(OFF Rmp) over Adams RD on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.