US Bridges

33 Mile RD over M-53

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · Bruce Twp Sec 26-35 · Structure no. 000000000013012

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
398 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

33 Mile RD over M-53 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 33 Mile RD over M-53 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 398 ft (121.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries33 Mile RD
CrossesM-53
LocationBruce Twp Sec 26-35
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.8178, -83.00355
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length398 ft (121.2 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2002)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 33 Mile RD over M-53 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 33 Mile RD over M-53 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 33 Mile RD over M-53 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 33 Mile RD over M-53?

The structure is 398 ft (121.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 33 Mile RD over M-53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.