US Bridges

US-41|M-28 over Tioga River

Fair

Baraga County, Michigan · 3.5 MI W of Nestoria · Structure no. 000000000000495

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,624
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41|M-28 over Tioga River is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41|M-28 over Tioga River 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS-41|M-28
CrossesTioga River
Location3.5 MI W of Nestoria
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates46.57542, -88.34072
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 Tioga River built?

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

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

How much traffic does US-41|M-28 over Tioga River carry?

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

How long is US-41|M-28 over Tioga River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US-41|M-28 over Tioga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.