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M-35 over Goose Lake Outlet|cn RR

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Marquette County, Michigan · 4.0 MI NE of Palmer · Structure no. 000000000006493

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,505
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-35 over Goose Lake Outlet|cn RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-35 over Goose Lake Outlet|cn RR in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 2,505 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2018. The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesM-35
CrossesGoose Lake Outlet|cn RR
Location4.0 MI NE of Palmer
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMarquette County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.47267, -87.54084
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 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
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Goose Lake Outlet|cn RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is M-35 over Goose Lake Outlet|cn RR 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 Goose Lake Outlet|cn RR carry?

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

How long is M-35 over Goose Lake Outlet|cn RR?

The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-35 over Goose Lake Outlet|cn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.