M-53 over Beaver Creek
GoodMacomb County, Michigan · In Warren · Structure no. 000000000006006
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55,558
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-53 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-53 over Beaver Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 55,558 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,976 by 2018. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-53 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is M-53 over Beaver Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does M-53 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 55,558 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is M-53 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns M-53 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.