US Bridges

M-153 over M-39

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn · Structure no. 000000000011333

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65,932
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-153 over M-39 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-153 over M-39 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 65,932 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,905 by 2018. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 130 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM-153
CrossesM-39
LocationIn Dearborn
RouteState Highway 153
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32894, -83.21535
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,932 (2007)
Projected traffic73,905 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
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-153 over M-39 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-153 over M-39 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M-153 over M-39 carry?

About 65,932 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-153 over M-39?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns M-153 over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.