US Bridges

Old US-2 over Grosbeck Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 32 Marenisco Twp · Structure no. 000000000003020

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US-2 over Grosbeck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US-2 over Grosbeck 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2018. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld US-2
CrossesGrosbeck Creek
LocationSec 32 Marenisco Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.33388, -89.46683
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (1998)
Projected traffic7 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US-2 over Grosbeck Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US-2 over Grosbeck 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 Grosbeck Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Old US-2 over Grosbeck Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old US-2 over Grosbeck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.