US Bridges

US-2 over Tacoosh River

Fair

Delta County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of US-41 · Structure no. 000000000002089

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,505
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 over Tacoosh River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-2 over Tacoosh River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 8,505 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,941 by 2018. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-2
CrossesTacoosh River
Location0.2 MI E of US-41
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates45.92661, -86.97146
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,505 (2007)
Projected traffic11,941 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over Tacoosh River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-2 over Tacoosh 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-2 over Tacoosh River carry?

About 8,505 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-2 over Tacoosh River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US-2 over Tacoosh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.