US Bridges

M-35 over Br Warner Creek

Poor

Marquette County, Michigan · 0.9 MI N of Palmer · Structure no. 000000000006490

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,505
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-35 over Br Warner Creek is a steel culvert carrying M-35 over Br Warner Creek in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,505 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2018. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesM-35
CrossesBr Warner Creek
Location0.9 MI N of Palmer
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMarquette County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.45139, -87.58804
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$26,000 (2050 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-35 over Br Warner Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-35 over Br Warner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does M-35 over Br Warner Creek carry?

About 2,505 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is M-35 over Br Warner Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns M-35 over Br Warner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.