US-41 over Falls River
FairBaraga County, Michigan · In Lanse · Structure no. 000000000000484
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,034
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 over Falls River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 over Falls River in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 8,034 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,137 by 2018. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 over Falls River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US-41 over Falls River 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-41 over Falls River carry?
About 8,034 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US-41 over Falls River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 over Falls River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.