US Bridges

M-95 over W Br Sturgeon River

Fair

Dickinson County, Michigan · 6.8 MI S of M-69 · Structure no. 000000000002174

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,033
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-95 over W Br Sturgeon River is a concrete frame carrying M-95 over W Br Sturgeon River in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,033 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,054 by 2018. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesM-95
CrossesW Br Sturgeon River
Location6.8 MI S of M-69
RouteState Highway 95
CountyDickinson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.99555, -88.0586
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,033 (2007)
Projected traffic4,054 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-95 over W Br Sturgeon River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-95 over W Br Sturgeon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does M-95 over W Br Sturgeon River carry?

About 3,033 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is M-95 over W Br Sturgeon River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns M-95 over W Br Sturgeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.