US Bridges

M-64 over Cranberry River

Fair

Ontonagon County, Michigan · 5.2 MI SW of US-45 · Structure no. 000000000008474

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,117
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-64 over Cranberry River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-64 over Cranberry River in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 77 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 2,117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,577 by 2018. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesM-64
CrossesCranberry River
Location5.2 MI SW of US-45
RouteState Highway 64
CountyOntonagon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.84183, -89.41777
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,117 (2007)
Projected traffic2,577 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-64 over Cranberry River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is M-64 over Cranberry River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does M-64 over Cranberry River carry?

About 2,117 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M-64 over Cranberry River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns M-64 over Cranberry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.