US Bridges

M-53 SB over 19 Mile RD

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006016

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-53 SB over 19 Mile RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-53 SB over 19 Mile RD in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-53 SB
Crosses19 Mile RD
Location1.0 MI S of M-59
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.60988, -83.01346
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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
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 19 Mile RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is M-53 SB over 19 Mile 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 19 Mile RD carry?

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

How long is M-53 SB over 19 Mile RD?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns M-53 SB over 19 Mile RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.