US Bridges

US-2 over Rapid River

Fair

Delta County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E of US-41 · Structure no. 000000000002090

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,505
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 over Rapid River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 over Rapid River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 94 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 8,505 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,941 by 2018. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-2
CrossesRapid River
Location0.4 MI E of US-41
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyDelta County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.92656, -86.96342
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.7 mi (117 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 Rapid River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

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

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

How long is US-2 over Rapid River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US-2 over Rapid River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.