US-2|US-41 over Portage Creek
FairDelta County, Michigan · 3.4 MI W of Escanaba · Structure no. 000000000002082
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,094
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-2|US-41 over Portage Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-2|US-41 over Portage Creek in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 97 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 14,094 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,372 by 2018. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-2|US-41 over Portage Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US-2|US-41 over Portage 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US-2|US-41 over Portage Creek carry?
About 14,094 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-2|US-41 over Portage Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-2|US-41 over Portage Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.