US-2 over Slate River
FairGogebic County, Michigan · 5.0 MI E of M-64 · Structure no. 000000000002956
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 655
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-2 over Slate River is a concrete tee beam carrying US-2 over Slate River 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2018. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Slate River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-2 over Slate 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 2024.
How much traffic does US-2 over Slate River carry?
About 655 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US-2 over Slate River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US-2 over Slate River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.