M-32 Bs|s State St over Thunder Bay River
Montmorency County, Michigan · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- M-32 Bs|s State St over Thunder Bay River in Montmorency County, Michigan, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2010).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 8 of the 21 inventoried bridges in Montmorency County rated fair (38.1%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: deck 7 to 6.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete single box beam |
| Length | about 180 ft |
| Location | In Hillman |
| NBI structure number | 000000000007542 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Michigan department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Montmorency County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-32 over Miller Creek | 1991 | 4,572 | Fair |
| M-32 over Thunder Bay River | 1927 | 4,572 | Fair |
| Co Road 451 over N Br Thunder Bay River | 1994 | 2,126 | Fair |
| M-33 over Gilchrist Creek | 1951 | 1,647 | Fair |
| M-33 over Thunder Bay River | 1968 | 1,647 | Fair |
| Airport Road over Thunder Bay River | 1969 | 160 | Good |
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