US Bridges

US-2 over Jackson Creek

Fair

Gogebic County, Michigan · 1.4 MI SE of Wakefield · Structure no. 000000000002953

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,177
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-2 over Jackson Creek in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2018. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesUS-2
CrossesJackson Creek
Location1.4 MI SE of Wakefield
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates46.45112, -89.86634
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2007)
Projected traffic2,448 by 2018
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-2 over Jackson Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-2 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-2 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-2 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.