US Bridges

M-94|CO RD 460 over Canadian National RR

Poor

Marquette County, Michigan · 0.4 MI East of 553 · Structure no. 000000000006541

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,726
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-94|CO RD 460 over Canadian National RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-94|CO RD 460 over Canadian National RR in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 49 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 4 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 2,726 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2018. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesM-94|CO RD 460
CrossesCanadian National RR
Location0.4 MI East of 553
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates46.32025, -87.41089
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 18 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,726 (2007)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-94|CO RD 460 over Canadian National RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is M-94|CO RD 460 over Canadian National RR 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-94|CO RD 460 over Canadian National RR carry?

About 2,726 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M-94|CO RD 460 over Canadian National RR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns M-94|CO RD 460 over Canadian National RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.