Old US-2 over Cisco Br Ontonagon River
PoorPosted for loadGogebic County, Michigan · Sec 15 Watersmeet Twp · Structure no. 000000000003028
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US-2 over Cisco Br Ontonagon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US-2 over Cisco Br Ontonagon River 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 3 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2018. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Cisco Br Ontonagon River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US-2 over Cisco Br Ontonagon River 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 Cisco Br Ontonagon River carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Old US-2 over Cisco Br Ontonagon River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old US-2 over Cisco Br Ontonagon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.