US-2 over Tenderfoot Creek
FairGogebic County, Michigan · 9.0 MI E of M-64 · Structure no. 000000000002957
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,703
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-2 over Tenderfoot Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 over Tenderfoot Creek in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,703 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,958 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 over Tenderfoot Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-2 over Tenderfoot 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 Tenderfoot Creek carry?
About 1,703 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US-2 over Tenderfoot Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-2 over Tenderfoot Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.