US Bridges

26 MI RD over M-53

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 6.2 MI N of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006029

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,408
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

26 MI RD over M-53 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 26 MI RD over M-53 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 15,408 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,290 by 2029. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Carries26 MI RD
CrossesM-53
Location6.2 MI N of M-59
RouteCounty Highway 2058
Coordinates42.7139, -83.02599
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,408 (1996)
Projected traffic37,290 by 2029
Trucks5%
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 26 MI RD over M-53 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26 MI RD over M-53 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 26 MI RD over M-53 carry?

About 15,408 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 26 MI RD over M-53?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns 26 MI RD over M-53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.