US-2 EB over Montreal River
FairGogebic County, Michigan · In Ironwood · Structure no. 000000000002950
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,738
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-2 EB over Montreal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 EB over Montreal River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 64 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 2,738 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2026. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 48 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 EB over Montreal River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US-2 EB 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 EB over Montreal River carry?
About 2,738 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-2 EB over Montreal River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US-2 EB over Montreal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.