M-553 over Carp River
GoodMarquette County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of M-554 · Structure no. 000000000013102
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,595
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-553 over Carp River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-553 over Carp River in Marquette 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 6,595 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,584 by 2027. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 50 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-553 over Carp River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-553 over Carp River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does M-553 over Carp River carry?
About 6,595 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is M-553 over Carp River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns M-553 over Carp River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.