US-41 over Pike River
FairHoughton County, Michigan · 0.7 MI S of Chassel · Structure no. 000000000003404
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,883
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 over Pike River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 over Pike River in Houghton County, Michigan. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 over Pike River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-41 over Pike 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 Pike River carry?
About 3,883 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-41 over Pike River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 over Pike River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.