M-115 over Norway Creek
GoodClare County, Michigan · 0.8 MI SE of Osceola Col · Structure no. 000000000001681
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,855
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-115 over Norway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-115 over Norway Creek in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5,855 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,999 by 2018. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-115 over Norway Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is M-115 over Norway 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does M-115 over Norway Creek carry?
About 5,855 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is M-115 over Norway Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns M-115 over Norway Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.