US-8 over Menominee River
FairDickinson County, Michigan · 2.0 MI S of Norway · Structure no. 000000000002190
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 316 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,875
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-8 over Menominee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-8 over Menominee River in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 59 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 2,875 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,175 by 2038. The structure is 316 ft (96.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-8 over Menominee River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is US-8 over Menominee 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US-8 over Menominee River carry?
About 2,875 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-8 over Menominee River?
The structure is 316 ft (96.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US-8 over Menominee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.