US Bridges

M-53 SB over East Pond Creek

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of 33 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000006041

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,182
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-53 SB over East Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-53 SB over East Pond Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 14,182 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,097 by 2018. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-53 SB
CrossesEast Pond Creek
Location0.1 MI S of 33 Mile RD
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.81626, -83.00257
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,182 (2007)
Projected traffic19,097 by 2018
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-53 SB over East Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-53 SB over East Pond Creek 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 M-53 SB over East Pond Creek carry?

About 14,182 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is M-53 SB over East Pond Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns M-53 SB over East Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.