US Bridges

M-53 SB over Van Dyke RD & M-53 Rmp

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of 18 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000013207

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,797
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-53 SB over Van Dyke RD & M-53 Rmp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-53 SB over Van Dyke RD & M-53 Rmp in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 26,797 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,930 by 2025. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-53 SB
CrossesVan Dyke RD & M-53 Rmp
Location0.3 MI N of 18 Mile RD
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.59932, -83.02931
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,797 (2007)
Projected traffic20,930 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-53 SB over Van Dyke RD & M-53 Rmp built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-53 SB over Van Dyke RD & M-53 Rmp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does M-53 SB over Van Dyke RD & M-53 Rmp carry?

About 26,797 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M-53 SB over Van Dyke RD & M-53 Rmp?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns M-53 SB over Van Dyke RD & M-53 Rmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.