US Bridges

US-2 US-141 over E&ls RR

Fair

Dickinson County, Michigan · 0.8 MI E of Wisc ST Line · Structure no. 000000000002179

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,759
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 US-141 over E&ls RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 US-141 over E&ls RR in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 93 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 5 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 6,759 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,376 by 2018. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-2 US-141
CrossesE&ls RR
Location0.8 MI E of Wisc ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyDickinson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.8652, -88.06577
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,759 (2007)
Projected traffic8,376 by 2018
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US-141 over E&ls RR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US-2 US-141 over E&ls 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-2 US-141 over E&ls RR carry?

About 6,759 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-2 US-141 over E&ls RR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US-2 US-141 over E&ls RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.