US Bridges

M-53 NB over East Pond Creek

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · Bruce Twp Sec 35-36 · Structure no. 000000000013038

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,182
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-53 NB over East Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-53 NB over East Pond Creek 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 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 14,182 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesM-53 NB
CrossesEast Pond Creek
LocationBruce Twp Sec 35-36
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates42.81623, -83.00206
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,182 (2007)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2025
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is M-53 NB over East Pond Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does M-53 NB over East Pond Creek carry?

About 14,182 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns M-53 NB over East Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.