US Bridges

M-53|VAN Dyke RD over Belle River

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · 2.6 MI S of Imlay City · Structure no. 000000000005314

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,650
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-53|VAN Dyke RD over Belle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-53|VAN Dyke RD over Belle River in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 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 19,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,840 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 55 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
CrossesBelle River
Location2.6 MI S of Imlay City
RouteState Highway 53
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.98806, -83.06795
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,650 (2013)
Projected traffic22,840 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Belle River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is M-53|VAN Dyke RD over Belle River 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 Belle River carry?

About 19,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M-53|VAN Dyke RD over Belle River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns M-53|VAN Dyke RD over Belle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.