US Bridges

M-94 over Indian River

Good

Schoolcraft County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of US-2 · Structure no. 000000000009677

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,701
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-94 over Indian River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-94 over Indian River in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 2,701 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,054 by 2018. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesM-94
CrossesIndian River
Location1.5 MI N of US-2
RouteState Highway 94
CountySchoolcraft County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.97848, -86.26729
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,701 (2007)
Projected traffic3,054 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$980,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-94 over Indian River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-94 over Indian River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does M-94 over Indian River carry?

About 2,701 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-94 over Indian River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns M-94 over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.