M-65 over Thunder Bay River

Poor Condition73 years old1,861 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAlpena
Location0.5 Mi S Of Long Rapids
CarriesM-65
CrossesThunder Bay River
Coordinates45.12080, -83.72233

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length201.4 ft (61.4 m)
Max Span36.7 ft (11.2 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area626.3 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1953

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,861 (2007)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000326

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