US Bridges

M-59 (e Huron St) over Pontiac Creek

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · At E Side US-24 Br · Structure no. 000000000013757

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,166
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-59 (e Huron St) over Pontiac Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-59 (e Huron St) over Pontiac Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27,166 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,258 by 2018. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-59 (e Huron St)
CrossesPontiac Creek
LocationAt E Side US-24 Br
RouteState Highway 59
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.639, -83.289
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 20 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,166 (2007)
Projected traffic30,258 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-59 (e Huron St) over Pontiac Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-59 (e Huron St) over Pontiac Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does M-59 (e Huron St) over Pontiac Creek carry?

About 27,166 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-59 (e Huron St) over Pontiac Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns M-59 (e Huron St) over Pontiac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.