US Bridges

US-2 over Ogontz River

Good

Delta County, Michigan · 4.0 MI W Nahma Junction · Structure no. 000000000002092

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,275
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 over Ogontz River is a concrete culvert carrying US-2 over Ogontz River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,275 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS-2
CrossesOgontz River
Location4.0 MI W Nahma Junction
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates45.89731, -86.78551
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,275 (2015)
Projected traffic4,725 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Ogontz River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-2 over Ogontz River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US-2 over Ogontz River carry?

About 4,275 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-2 over Ogontz River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns US-2 over Ogontz River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.