US Bridges

US-2 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Gogebic County, Michigan · 5.0 MI SE of US-45 · Structure no. 000000000002963

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US-2 over Cedar Creek in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,556 by 2018. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS-2
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5.0 MI SE of US-45
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates46.23622, -89.08694
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2007)
Projected traffic1,556 by 2018
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-2 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-2 over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-2 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-2 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.