US Bridges

23 MI RD over M-53

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 3.0 MI N of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006027

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,258
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

23 MI RD over M-53 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23 MI RD over M-53 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 60 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 38,258 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 1977. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Carries23 MI RD
CrossesM-53
Location3.0 MI N of M-59
RouteCounty Highway 5050
Coordinates42.66971, -83.01463
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,258 (2010)
Projected traffic7,080 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 23 MI RD over M-53 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is 23 MI RD over M-53 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 23 MI RD over M-53 carry?

About 38,258 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 23 MI RD over M-53?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 23 MI RD over M-53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.