US Bridges

M-77 over Holland Creek

Fair

Schoolcraft County, Michigan · 12.8 MI N of US-2 · Structure no. 000000000009685

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,063
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-77 over Holland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-77 over Holland Creek in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 97 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 1,063 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,222 by 2018. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesM-77
CrossesHolland Creek
Location12.8 MI N of US-2
RouteState Highway 77
CountySchoolcraft County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.28536, -85.92945
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,063 (2007)
Projected traffic1,222 by 2018
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-77 over Holland Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is M-77 over Holland 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does M-77 over Holland Creek carry?

About 1,063 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is M-77 over Holland Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-77 over Holland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.