US Bridges

US-2 over Diversion Ditch

Fair

Gogebic County, Michigan · 1.75 MI W of Wakefield · Structure no. 000000000002947

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,387
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 over Diversion Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying US-2 over Diversion Ditch in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 79 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 5,387 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,601 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-2
CrossesDiversion Ditch
Location1.75 MI W of Wakefield
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyGogebic County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.4793, -89.97544
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,387 (2007)
Projected traffic8,601 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-2 over Diversion Ditch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US-2 over Diversion Ditch 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 over Diversion Ditch carry?

About 5,387 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-2 over Diversion Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns US-2 over Diversion Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.