M-53 over N Br Cass River
FairSanilac County, Michigan · 2.5 MI S of Huron CO Line · Structure no. 000000000009451
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,062
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-53 over N Br Cass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-53 over N Br Cass River in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,062 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,801 by 2018. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-53 over N Br Cass River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-53 over N Br Cass River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does M-53 over N Br Cass River carry?
About 4,062 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is M-53 over N Br Cass River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns M-53 over N Br Cass River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.