US Bridges

M-94 over N Br Stutts Creek

Fair

Schoolcraft County, Michigan · 2.5 MI SE of Alger Col · Structure no. 000000000009682

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
526
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-94 over N Br Stutts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying M-94 over N Br Stutts Creek in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2018. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesM-94
CrossesN Br Stutts Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of Alger Col
RouteState Highway 94
CountySchoolcraft County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.30074, -86.44643
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2007)
Projected traffic845 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-94 over N Br Stutts Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-94 over N Br Stutts 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does M-94 over N Br Stutts Creek carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is M-94 over N Br Stutts Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns M-94 over N Br Stutts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.