Old US-2 over Tenderfoot Creek
PoorPosted for loadGogebic County, Michigan · Sec 31 Marenisco Twp · Structure no. 000000000003019
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US-2 over Tenderfoot Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US-2 over Tenderfoot Creek in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2018. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US-2 over Tenderfoot Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US-2 over Tenderfoot Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Old US-2 over Tenderfoot Creek carry?
About 7 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Old US-2 over Tenderfoot Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Old US-2 over Tenderfoot Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.