Van Dyke(old M-53) over East Pond Creek
PoorMacomb County, Michigan · 1.6 MI N of Romeo · Structure no. 000000000006020
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,560
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Dyke(old M-53) over East Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Van Dyke(old M-53) over East Pond Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 99 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,836 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Dyke(old M-53) over East Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Van Dyke(old M-53) over East Pond Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Van Dyke(old M-53) over East Pond Creek carry?
About 6,560 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Van Dyke(old M-53) over East Pond Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Van Dyke(old M-53) over East Pond Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.