M-53 NB over Plum Creek
GoodMacomb County, Michigan · 3.2 MI S of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006007
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,475
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-53 NB over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-53 NB over Plum Creek in Macomb 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 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 30,475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,046 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 NB over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-53 NB over Plum 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does M-53 NB over Plum Creek carry?
About 30,475 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is M-53 NB over Plum Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns M-53 NB over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.