US Bridges

M-53 NB over 24 Mile RD

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 4.0 MI N of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006034

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,631
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-53 NB over 24 Mile RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-53 NB over 24 Mile RD in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-53 NB
Crosses24 Mile RD
Location4.0 MI N of M-59
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.68413, -83.01598
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is M-53 NB over 24 Mile RD 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 July 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns M-53 NB over 24 Mile RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.