US Bridges

US-41|M-28 over Pelkie Creek

Fair

Baraga County, Michigan · 5.5 MI W of Nestoria · Structure no. 000000000000494

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,624
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41|M-28 over Pelkie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41|M-28 over Pelkie Creek in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,624 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,970 by 2018. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41|M-28
CrossesPelkie Creek
Location5.5 MI W of Nestoria
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyBaraga County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.57888, -88.37993
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,624 (2007)
Projected traffic4,970 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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|M-28 over Pelkie Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41|M-28 over Pelkie 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-41|M-28 over Pelkie Creek carry?

About 2,624 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-41|M-28 over Pelkie Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-41|M-28 over Pelkie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.