US-2 over Powder Mill Creek
PoorGogebic County, Michigan · W Lts of Bessemer · Structure no. 000000000002945
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,481
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-2 over Powder Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 over Powder Mill Creek in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,481 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,853 by 2018. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-2 over Powder Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-2 over Powder Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US-2 over Powder Mill Creek carry?
About 8,481 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-2 over Powder Mill Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US-2 over Powder Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.