US Bridges

US-2 US-41 over Ford River

Fair

Delta County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Hyde · Structure no. 000000000002081

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 US-41 over Ford River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 US-41 over Ford River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,640 by 2037. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-2 US-41
CrossesFord River
Location0.5 MI E of Hyde
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyDelta County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.73501, -87.19221
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2017)
Projected traffic15,640 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-2 US-41 over Ford River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-2 US-41 over Ford 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-2 US-41 over Ford River carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-2 US-41 over Ford River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-2 US-41 over Ford River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.