US Bridges

M-35 over Warner Creek

Fair

Marquette County, Michigan · 2 MI SE of Palmer · Structure no. 000000000006484

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,146
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-35 over Warner Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-35 over Warner Creek in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,256 by 2018. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM-35
CrossesWarner Creek
Location2 MI SE of Palmer
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMarquette County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.41157, -87.56216
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,146 (2007)
Projected traffic1,256 by 2018
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-35 over Warner Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-35 over Warner 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-35 over Warner Creek carry?

About 1,146 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is M-35 over Warner Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-35 over Warner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.