US-2|US-41 over Willow Creek
FairDelta County, Michigan · In Escanaba(w Ludington) · Structure no. 000000000002083
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,255
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-2|US-41 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-2|US-41 over Willow Creek in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 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 12,255 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,483 by 2018. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 86 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-2|US-41 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-2|US-41 over Willow 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 Willow Creek carry?
About 12,255 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US-2|US-41 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US-2|US-41 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.