US Bridges

M-32|WATER ST over S Arm Lake Charlevoix

Fair

Charlevoix County, Michigan · In East Jordan · Structure no. 000000000001473

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-32|WATER ST over S Arm Lake Charlevoix is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-32|WATER ST over S Arm Lake Charlevoix in Charlevoix County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,414 by 2018. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesM-32|WATER ST
CrossesS Arm Lake Charlevoix
LocationIn East Jordan
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCharlevoix County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.1538, -85.12943
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2013)
Projected traffic8,414 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-32|WATER ST over S Arm Lake Charlevoix built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-32|WATER ST over S Arm Lake Charlevoix 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does M-32|WATER ST over S Arm Lake Charlevoix carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-32|WATER ST over S Arm Lake Charlevoix?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns M-32|WATER ST over S Arm Lake Charlevoix?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.