21 MI RD over M-53
FairMacomb County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006030
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 207 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,272
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
21 MI RD over M-53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 21 MI RD over M-53 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 17,272 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,863 by 2016. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 21 MI RD over M-53 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 21 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 21 MI RD over M-53 carry?
About 17,272 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 21 MI RD over M-53?
The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 21 MI RD over M-53?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.