M-35 over Fifteen Creek
GoodMarquette County, Michigan · 6.0 MI S of Palmer · Structure no. 000000000006482
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,146
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-35 over Fifteen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-35 over Fifteen Creek in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,318 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-35 over Fifteen Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-35 over Fifteen Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does M-35 over Fifteen Creek carry?
About 1,146 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is M-35 over Fifteen Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns M-35 over Fifteen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.