US Bridges

M-32 over Miller Creek

Fair

Montmorency County, Michigan · 2.0 MI NE of M-33 · Structure no. 000000000007540

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,572
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-32 over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-32 over Miller Creek in Montmorency County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,572 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2018. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesM-32
CrossesMiller Creek
Location2.0 MI NE of M-33
RouteState Highway 32
CountyMontmorency County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.00793, -83.98577
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,572 (2007)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-32 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-32 over Miller 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does M-32 over Miller Creek carry?

About 4,572 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M-32 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-32 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.