M-53 over Red Run Drain
FairMacomb County, Michigan · In Warren · Structure no. 000000000006005
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,558
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-53 over Red Run Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-53 over Red Run Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 5 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 55,558 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,976 by 2018. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-53 over Red Run Drain built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is M-53 over Red Run Drain 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does M-53 over Red Run Drain carry?
About 55,558 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is M-53 over Red Run Drain?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns M-53 over Red Run Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.