US Bridges

Clinton River RD over M-53

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 1.2 MI S of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006012

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
318 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,325
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton River RD over M-53 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clinton River RD over M-53 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 9,325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2041. The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClinton River RD
CrossesM-53
Location1.2 MI S of M-59
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.60595, -83.01616
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length318 ft (96.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,325 (2021)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Clinton River RD over M-53 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Clinton River RD over M-53 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 2024.

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

About 9,325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clinton River RD over M-53?

The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton River RD over M-53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.