US Bridges

US-2 over Canadian National RR

Fair

Delta County, Michigan · 2.7 MI SE of Rapid River · Structure no. 000000000002099

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,019
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 over Canadian National RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-2 over Canadian National RR in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 90 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 8,019 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,404 by 2018. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesUS-2
CrossesCanadian National RR
Location2.7 MI SE of Rapid River
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates45.90717, -86.92937
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,019 (2007)
Projected traffic10,404 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-2 over Canadian National RR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US-2 over Canadian National RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-2 over Canadian National RR carry?

About 8,019 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-2 over Canadian National RR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-2 over Canadian National RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.