M-53 over White Creek
GoodSanilac County, Michigan · 5.8 MI N of M-46 · Structure no. 000000000009448
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,415
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-53 over White Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-53 over White Creek in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,415 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,041 by 2018. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-53 over White Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-53 over White 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does M-53 over White Creek carry?
About 4,415 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is M-53 over White Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns M-53 over White Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.