US Bridges

M-35 over Deer Creek

Fair

Menominee County, Michigan · 6.3 MI NE of Cedar River · Structure no. 000000000006800

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,101
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-35 over Deer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying M-35 over Deer Creek in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,101 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,566 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesM-35
CrossesDeer Creek
Location6.3 MI NE of Cedar River
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.48488, -87.30382
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,101 (2017)
Projected traffic3,566 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-35 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-35 over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 3,101 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is M-35 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns M-35 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.