US Bridges

M-153 over Fleming Creek

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Btwn M-14 & Plymouth-Aa · Structure no. 000000000010901

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,388
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-153 over Fleming Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-153 over Fleming Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 61 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 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 13,388 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,586 by 2018. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM-153
CrossesFleming Creek
LocationBtwn M-14 & Plymouth-Aa
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32532, -83.62776
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width157 ft (48 m)
Roadway width154 ft (47 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,388 (2007)
Projected traffic13,586 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-153 over Fleming Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is M-153 over Fleming Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does M-153 over Fleming Creek carry?

About 13,388 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-153 over Fleming Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns M-153 over Fleming Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.