US-41 over W Br Whitefish River
PoorAlger County, Michigan · 8.1 MI NW of Trenary · Structure no. 000000000000033
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,640
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 over W Br Whitefish River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 over W Br Whitefish River in Alger County, Michigan. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,644 by 2018. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 over W Br Whitefish River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-41 over W Br Whitefish River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US-41 over W Br Whitefish River carry?
About 1,640 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-41 over W Br Whitefish River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 over W Br Whitefish River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.