M-35 over Ford River

Fair Condition94 years old3,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyDelta
Location4.0 Mi SW Of Escanaba
CarriesM-35
CrossesFord River
Coordinates45.67770, -87.14251

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length180.8 ft (55.1 m)
Max Span59.7 ft (18.2 m)
Deck Width56.8 ft (17.3 m)
Deck Area953.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,800 (2007)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000002105

Nearby Bridges