US Bridges

M-95 over Trout Falls Creek

Fair

Marquette County, Michigan · 9.8 MI S of US-41 · Structure no. 000000000006472

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-95 over Trout Falls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-95 over Trout Falls Creek in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,725 by 2039. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM-95
CrossesTrout Falls Creek
Location9.8 MI S of US-41
RouteState Highway 95
CountyMarquette County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.37484, -87.99126
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2019)
Projected traffic3,725 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Trout Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-95 over Trout Falls Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does M-95 over Trout Falls Creek carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is M-95 over Trout Falls Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns M-95 over Trout Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.