US Bridges

US-141 over Tracy Creek

Fair

Baraga County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of Iron CO Line · Structure no. 000000000000480

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,046
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-141 over Tracy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-141 over Tracy Creek in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2018. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-141
CrossesTracy Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Iron CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 141
Coordinates46.44077, -88.51137
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2007)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2018
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-141 over Tracy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-141 over Tracy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-141 over Tracy Creek carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US-141 over Tracy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-141 over Tracy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.