US Bridges

M-54 & M-83 over I-75

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · @ M-54 & M-83(BIRCH Run R · Structure no. 000000000009192

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,875
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-54 & M-83 over I-75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying M-54 & M-83 over I-75 in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 17,875 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,248 by 2018. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM-54 & M-83
CrossesI-75
Location@ M-54 & M-83(BIRCH Run R
RouteState Highway 83
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.25019, -83.77496
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,875 (2007)
Projected traffic27,248 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$198,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-54 & M-83 over I-75 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-54 & M-83 over I-75 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 M-54 & M-83 over I-75 carry?

About 17,875 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-54 & M-83 over I-75?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns M-54 & M-83 over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.