US Bridges

US-2 over Little Presque Isle Riv

Fair

Gogebic County, Michigan · 4.4 MI NW of M-64 · Structure no. 000000000002954

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,177
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 over Little Presque Isle Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying US-2 over Little Presque Isle Riv 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 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 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2018. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-2
CrossesLittle Presque Isle Riv
Location4.4 MI NW of M-64
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyGogebic County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.40498, -89.77919
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed54.1 mi (87 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-2 over Little Presque Isle Riv built?

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

What condition is US-2 over Little Presque Isle Riv 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 Little Presque Isle Riv carry?

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

How long is US-2 over Little Presque Isle Riv?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-2 over Little Presque Isle Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.