Old US-41 over Whitefish River
GoodAlger County, Michigan · 0.75 MI S of Trenary · Structure no. 000000000000066
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US-41 over Whitefish River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old US-41 over Whitefish River in Alger County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2015. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US-41 over Whitefish River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US-41 over Whitefish River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Old US-41 over Whitefish River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Old US-41 over Whitefish River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old US-41 over Whitefish River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.