US Bridges

M-53 SB over 24 Mile RD

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 4.0 MI N of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006028

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,631
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-53 SB over 24 Mile RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-53 SB over 24 Mile RD in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, 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 27,631 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,568 by 2018. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-53 SB
Crosses24 Mile RD
Location4.0 MI N of M-59
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.68413, -83.01635
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 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
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-53 SB over 24 Mile RD built?

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

What condition is M-53 SB over 24 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does M-53 SB over 24 Mile RD carry?

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

How long is M-53 SB over 24 Mile RD?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns M-53 SB over 24 Mile RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.