US Bridges

M-53 SB over Utica RD

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 1.9 MI S of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006011

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,797
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-53 SB over Utica RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-53 SB over Utica RD in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, 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 26,797 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,002 by 2018. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-53 SB
CrossesUtica RD
Location1.9 MI S of M-59
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.60272, -83.02337
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 17 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,797 (2007)
Projected traffic32,002 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-53 SB over Utica RD built?

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

What condition is M-53 SB over Utica RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does M-53 SB over Utica RD carry?

About 26,797 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-53 SB over Utica RD?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns M-53 SB over Utica RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.