US Bridges

M-95 over Private RR (abn)

Poor

Dickinson County, Michigan · 7.9 MI S of M-69 · Structure no. 000000000002176

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,033
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-95 over Private RR (abn) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-95 over Private RR (abn) in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,033 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,054 by 2018. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesM-95
CrossesPrivate RR (abn)
Location7.9 MI S of M-69
RouteState Highway 95
CountyDickinson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.98092, -88.04628
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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
CrossesOther
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-95 over Private RR (abn) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-95 over Private RR (abn) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does M-95 over Private RR (abn) carry?

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

How long is M-95 over Private RR (abn)?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns M-95 over Private RR (abn)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.