US Bridges

M-153 over Fellows Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 3.3 MI E of Washtenaw Col · Structure no. 000000000011327

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,833
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-153 over Fellows Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-153 over Fellows Creek in Wayne 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 25,833 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesM-153
CrossesFellows Creek
Location3.3 MI E of Washtenaw Col
RouteState Highway 153
Coordinates42.32204, -83.48397
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,833 (2007)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fellows Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-153 over Fellows 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 June 2023.

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

About 25,833 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-153 over Fellows Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns M-153 over Fellows Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.