US Bridges

US-2 over Sunday Lake Outlet

Fair

Gogebic County, Michigan · In Wakefield · Structure no. 000000000002948

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,387
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 over Sunday Lake Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 over Sunday Lake Outlet in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 78 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-2
CrossesSunday Lake Outlet
LocationIn Wakefield
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates46.4773, -89.96398
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,387 (2007)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2025
Trucks9%
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 Sunday Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US-2 over Sunday Lake Outlet 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 Sunday Lake Outlet carry?

About 5,387 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-2 over Sunday Lake Outlet?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US-2 over Sunday Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.