US Bridges

US-41 over Snake River

Fair

Houghton County, Michigan · 3.7 MI SE of Chassel · Structure no. 000000000003400

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,883
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Snake River is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 over Snake River in Houghton County, Michigan. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3,883 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,337 by 2018. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS-41
CrossesSnake River
Location3.7 MI SE of Chassel
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates46.99805, -88.48029
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,883 (2007)
Projected traffic4,337 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over Snake River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over Snake River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 over Snake River carry?

About 3,883 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over Snake River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Snake River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.