US Bridges

US-41 over Tacoosh Creek

Fair

Delta County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of US-2 · Structure no. 000000000002112

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,760
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Tacoosh Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-41 over Tacoosh Creek in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,216 by 2018. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-41
CrossesTacoosh Creek
Location0.4 MI N of US-2
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates45.93053, -86.97385
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2007)
Projected traffic4,216 by 2018
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-41 over Tacoosh Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over Tacoosh Creek 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-41 over Tacoosh Creek carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over Tacoosh Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Tacoosh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.