US Bridges

Miller RD over M-153

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn · Structure no. 000000000011334

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,506
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller RD over M-153 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller RD over M-153 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 6,506 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,482 by 2039. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller RD
CrossesM-153
LocationIn Dearborn
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32969, -83.16645
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,506 (2019)
Projected traffic7,482 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Miller RD over M-153 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller RD over M-153 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Miller RD over M-153 carry?

About 6,506 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Miller RD over M-153?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Miller RD over M-153?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.