US Bridges

M-53|VAN Dyke RD over North Branch Clinton Riv

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · In Almont · Structure no. 000000000005313

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,247
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-53|VAN Dyke RD over North Branch Clinton Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-53|VAN Dyke RD over North Branch Clinton Riv in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 20,247 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,965 by 2018. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-53|VAN Dyke RD
CrossesNorth Branch Clinton Riv
LocationIn Almont
RouteState Highway 53
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.91657, -83.04486
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,247 (2007)
Projected traffic23,965 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-53|VAN Dyke RD over North Branch Clinton Riv built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-53|VAN Dyke RD over North Branch Clinton Riv 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does M-53|VAN Dyke RD over North Branch Clinton Riv carry?

About 20,247 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is M-53|VAN Dyke RD over North Branch Clinton Riv?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns M-53|VAN Dyke RD over North Branch Clinton Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.