US Bridges

M-53(VANDYKE St) over I-94

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011220

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,538
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-53(VANDYKE St) over I-94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-53(VANDYKE St) over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,538 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,587 by 2032. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM-53(VANDYKE St)
CrossesI-94
LocationIn Detroit
RouteState Highway 53
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38615, -83.02008
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,538 (2012)
Projected traffic21,587 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-53(VANDYKE St) over I-94 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-53(VANDYKE St) over I-94 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does M-53(VANDYKE St) over I-94 carry?

About 19,538 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M-53(VANDYKE St) over I-94?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns M-53(VANDYKE St) over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.