US Bridges

M-95 over Menominee River

Fair

Dickinson County, Michigan · 1.7 MI S of Kingsford · Structure no. 000000000002173

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,620
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-95 over Menominee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-95 over Menominee River in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,054 by 2018. The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesM-95
CrossesMenominee River
Location1.7 MI S of Kingsford
RouteState Highway 95
CountyDickinson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.78562, -88.08215
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,620 (2007)
Projected traffic8,054 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-95 over Menominee River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-95 over Menominee River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does M-95 over Menominee River carry?

About 5,620 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-95 over Menominee River?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns M-95 over Menominee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.