US Bridges

M-35 over Oneal Creek

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · 700 Ft N of County RD Mu · Structure no. 000000000014317

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-35 over Oneal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-35 over Oneal Creek in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

CarriesM-35
CrossesOneal Creek
Location700 Ft N of County RD Mu
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates46.34962, -87.53247
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2019)
Projected traffic775 by 2039
Trucks15%
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 Oneal Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-35 over Oneal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does M-35 over Oneal Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is M-35 over Oneal Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m).

Who owns M-35 over Oneal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.