US Bridges

M-94|CO RD 460 over E Branch Chocolay River

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · 1.8 Miles West of US-41 · Structure no. 000000000006542

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-94|CO RD 460 over E Branch Chocolay River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-94|CO RD 460 over E Branch Chocolay River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2036. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesM-94|CO RD 460
CrossesE Branch Chocolay River
Location1.8 Miles West of US-41
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates46.36268, -87.26305
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2016)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-94|CO RD 460 over E Branch Chocolay River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-94|CO RD 460 over E Branch Chocolay River 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 2024.

How much traffic does M-94|CO RD 460 over E Branch Chocolay River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is M-94|CO RD 460 over E Branch Chocolay River?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns M-94|CO RD 460 over E Branch Chocolay River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.