US-2 over Big Presque Isle River
GoodGogebic County, Michigan · 0.3 MI E of M-64 · Structure no. 000000000002955
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-2 over Big Presque Isle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 over Big Presque Isle River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 88 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Big Presque Isle River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is US-2 over Big Presque Isle River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US-2 over Big Presque Isle River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-2 over Big Presque Isle River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-2 over Big Presque Isle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.