US Bridges

M-53 SB over Canal RD

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.4 MI S of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006013

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-53 SB over Canal RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-53 SB over Canal RD 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 30,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,900 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-53 SB
CrossesCanal RD
Location0.4 MI S of M-59
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.61991, -83.01256
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 18 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,050 (2021)
Projected traffic31,900 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-53 SB over Canal RD built?

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

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

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

About 30,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-53 SB over Canal RD?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns M-53 SB over Canal RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.