US Bridges

M-53 SB over 29 Mile RD

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 3.0 MI S of Romeo · Structure no. 000000000006042

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,107
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-53 SB over 29 Mile RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-53 SB over 29 Mile RD 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 17,107 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,992 by 2015. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-53 SB
Crosses29 Mile RD
Location3.0 MI S of Romeo
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.75758, -83.0132
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,107 (2007)
Projected traffic13,992 by 2015
Trucks8%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-53 SB over 29 Mile RD built?

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

What condition is M-53 SB over 29 Mile RD 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 29 Mile RD carry?

About 17,107 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M-53 SB over 29 Mile RD?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns M-53 SB over 29 Mile RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.