US Bridges

M-35 over Br Warner Creek

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · 1.3 MI NE of Palmer · Structure no. 000000000006491

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,725
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-35 over Br Warner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-35 over Br Warner Creek in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,725 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,175 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesM-35
CrossesBr Warner Creek
Location1.3 MI NE of Palmer
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMarquette County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.45522, -87.57713
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,725 (2015)
Projected traffic3,175 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 Br Warner Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,725 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% 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 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns M-35 over Br Warner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.