M-55 over Rifle River

Fair Condition89 years old6,120 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOgemaw
Location2.3 Mi E Of M-33
CarriesM-55
CrossesRifle River
Coordinates44.27678, -84.07960

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length160.1 ft (48.8 m)
Max Span69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Width41.3 ft (12.6 m)
Deck Area614.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,120 (2017)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000008415

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