US-2 over Middle Br Ontonagon
FairGogebic County, Michigan · 6.2 MI W of US-45 · Structure no. 000000000002959
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 977
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-2 over Middle Br Ontonagon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 over Middle Br Ontonagon 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 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 977 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,893 by 2018. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Middle Br Ontonagon built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-2 over Middle Br Ontonagon 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 Middle Br Ontonagon carry?
About 977 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US-2 over Middle Br Ontonagon?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-2 over Middle Br Ontonagon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.