US Bridges

22 MI RD over M-53

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 2.0 MI N of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006031

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,387
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

22 MI RD over M-53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 22 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 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 13,387 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 1977. 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).

Carries22 MI RD
CrossesM-53
Location2.0 MI N of M-59
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.65528, -83.01412
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,387 (1996)
Projected traffic2,000 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 22 MI RD over M-53 built?

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

What condition is 22 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 22 MI RD over M-53 carry?

About 13,387 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 22 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 22 MI RD over M-53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.