US Bridges

M-53 NB over Middle Br Clinton River

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 5.6 MI N of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006025

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,631
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-53 NB over Middle Br Clinton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-53 NB over Middle Br Clinton River 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 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 27,631 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,568 by 2018. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM-53 NB
CrossesMiddle Br Clinton River
Location5.6 MI N of M-59
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates42.70606, -83.0257
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,631 (2007)
Projected traffic30,568 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-53 NB over Middle Br Clinton River built?

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

What condition is M-53 NB over Middle Br Clinton River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does M-53 NB over Middle Br Clinton River carry?

About 27,631 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-53 NB over Middle Br Clinton River?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns M-53 NB over Middle Br Clinton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.