US-2 over Little Black River
FairGogebic County, Michigan · In Wakefield · Structure no. 000000000002949
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,281
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-2 over Little Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 over Little Black River 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 5 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 5,281 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Little Black River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is US-2 over Little Black 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 over Little Black River carry?
About 5,281 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-2 over Little Black River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US-2 over Little Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.