US Bridges

Van Dyke Ave (M53) over I-696

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · In Warren & Centerline · Structure no. 000000000006087

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,327
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Dyke Ave (M53) over I-696 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Dyke Ave (M53) over I-696 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 53 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 28,327 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,400 by 2031. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 106 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVan Dyke Ave (M53)
CrossesI-696
LocationIn Warren & Centerline
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49158, -83.02778
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,327 (2007)
Projected traffic67,400 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Van Dyke Ave (M53) over I-696 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Van Dyke Ave (M53) over I-696 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Van Dyke Ave (M53) over I-696 carry?

About 28,327 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Van Dyke Ave (M53) over I-696?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Van Dyke Ave (M53) over I-696?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.