US Bridges

M-53 SB over Clinton River

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 1.6 MI S of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006009

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-53 SB over Clinton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-53 SB over Clinton River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 62,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,450 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-53 SB
CrossesClinton River
Location1.6 MI S of M-59
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.60414, -83.02047
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 18 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,950 (2021)
Projected traffic66,450 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SB over Clinton River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-53 SB over Clinton 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does M-53 SB over Clinton River carry?

About 62,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-53 SB over Clinton River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns M-53 SB over Clinton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.