US Bridges

M-35 over Warner Creek

Fair

Marquette County, Michigan · In Palmer · Structure no. 000000000006486

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,505
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-35 over Warner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-35 over Warner Creek in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,505 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2018. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesM-35
CrossesWarner Creek
LocationIn Palmer
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMarquette County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.444, -87.5935
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,505 (2007)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
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 1965, making it 60 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 2,505 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is M-35 over Warner Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns M-35 over Warner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.