US Bridges

US-141 over Menominee River

Good

Dickinson County, Michigan · At Wisconsin State Line · Structure no. 000000000002186

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-141 over Menominee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-141 over Menominee River in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2031. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS-141
CrossesMenominee River
LocationAt Wisconsin State Line
RouteU.S. Route 141
Coordinates45.79292, -88.00613
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2011)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-141 over Menominee River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-141 over Menominee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US-141 over Menominee River carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-141 over Menominee River?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US-141 over Menominee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.