M-95 over Ford River
PoorDickinson County, Michigan · 1.4 MI S of Channing · Structure no. 000000000002177
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,051
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-95 over Ford River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-95 over Ford River in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3,051 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,917 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-95 over Ford River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-95 over Ford River 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 Ford River carry?
About 3,051 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is M-95 over Ford River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns M-95 over Ford River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.