M-53 SB over Middle Br Clinton River
FairMacomb County, Michigan · 5.6 MI N of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006024
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,646
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-53 SB over Middle Br Clinton River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-53 SB over Middle Br Clinton River 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 29,646 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,093 by 2035. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-53 SB over Middle Br Clinton River 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 Middle Br Clinton River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does M-53 SB over Middle Br Clinton River carry?
About 29,646 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is M-53 SB over Middle Br Clinton River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns M-53 SB over Middle Br Clinton River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.