US Bridges

US-2 WB|US-41 SB over Canadian National RR

Fair

Delta County, Michigan · E Lts of Gladstone · Structure no. 000000000002102

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,661
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 WB|US-41 SB over Canadian National RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 WB|US-41 SB over Canadian National RR in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, 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 4,661 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,510 by 2018. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-2 WB|US-41 SB
CrossesCanadian National RR
LocationE Lts of Gladstone
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates45.85959, -87.02587
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,661 (2007)
Projected traffic5,510 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB|US-41 SB over Canadian National RR built?

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

What condition is US-2 WB|US-41 SB 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-2 WB|US-41 SB over Canadian National RR carry?

About 4,661 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-2 WB|US-41 SB over Canadian National RR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-2 WB|US-41 SB over Canadian National RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.