US Bridges

M-95 over Michigamme River

Fair

Marquette County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Dickinson Col · Structure no. 000000000006471

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-95 over Michigamme River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-95 over Michigamme River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesM-95
CrossesMichigamme River
Location0.2 MI N of Dickinson Col
RouteState Highway 95
CountyMarquette County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.24788, -88.01027
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2013)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-95 over Michigamme River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is M-95 over Michigamme 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 June 2024.

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

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is M-95 over Michigamme River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns M-95 over Michigamme River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.