US-2 Br over Montreal River
FairGogebic County, Michigan · In Ironwood · Structure no. 000000000002943
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,161
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-2 Br over Montreal River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 Br over Montreal River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 61 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 7,161 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,510 by 2018. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-2 Br over Montreal River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US-2 Br over Montreal 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US-2 Br over Montreal River carry?
About 7,161 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US-2 Br over Montreal River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US-2 Br over Montreal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.