US Bridges

US-41 over Huber Creek

Fair

Alger County, Michigan · 9.4 MI NW of Trenary · Structure no. 000000000000034

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,609
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Huber Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-41 over Huber Creek in Alger County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,609 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,806 by 2018. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesUS-41
CrossesHuber Creek
Location9.4 MI NW of Trenary
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates46.27013, -87.11351
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,609 (2007)
Projected traffic2,806 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over Huber Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over Huber Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 over Huber Creek carry?

About 3,609 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over Huber Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Huber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.