US Bridges

M-28 over Match Creek Buried

Fair

Ontonagon County, Michigan · 8.6 MI W of US-45 · Structure no. 000000000008487

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,331
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-28 over Match Creek Buried is a concrete slab carrying M-28 over Match Creek Buried in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,331 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,756 by 2018. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesM-28
CrossesMatch Creek Buried
Location8.6 MI W of US-45
RouteState Highway 28
CountyOntonagon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.53859, -89.31544
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.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,331 (2007)
Projected traffic1,756 by 2018
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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-28 over Match Creek Buried built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-28 over Match Creek Buried 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 2023.

How much traffic does M-28 over Match Creek Buried carry?

About 1,331 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is M-28 over Match Creek Buried?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns M-28 over Match Creek Buried?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.