US Bridges

US-2 EB|US-41 NB over Days River

Fair

Delta County, Michigan · 3.5 MI N of M-35 · Structure no. 000000000002101

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,267
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 EB|US-41 NB over Days River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 EB|US-41 NB over Days River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 54 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 4,267 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,098 by 2018. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS-2 EB|US-41 NB
CrossesDays River
Location3.5 MI N of M-35
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates45.8957, -86.9979
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,267 (2007)
Projected traffic6,098 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 EB|US-41 NB over Days River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US-2 EB|US-41 NB over Days 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-2 EB|US-41 NB over Days River carry?

About 4,267 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-2 EB|US-41 NB over Days River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-2 EB|US-41 NB over Days River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.