US Bridges

M-32|MAPLE ST over Deer Creek

Fair

Charlevoix County, Michigan · 1.6 MI SE of East Jordan · Structure no. 000000000001474

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,665
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-32|MAPLE ST over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-32|MAPLE ST over Deer Creek in Charlevoix County, Michigan. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,665 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,420 by 2018. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesM-32|MAPLE ST
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.6 MI SE of East Jordan
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCharlevoix County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.13601, -85.11919
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,665 (2007)
Projected traffic2,420 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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|MAPLE ST over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-32|MAPLE ST over Deer Creek 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|MAPLE ST over Deer Creek carry?

About 2,665 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-32|MAPLE ST over Deer Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns M-32|MAPLE ST over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.