US-2 over Cooks Run River
FairIron County, Michigan · 5.3 MI SE of Gogebic Col · Structure no. 000000000004166
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,090
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-2 over Cooks Run River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 over Cooks Run River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,556 by 2018. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-2 over Cooks Run River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-2 over Cooks Run 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US-2 over Cooks Run River carry?
About 1,090 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US-2 over Cooks Run River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US-2 over Cooks Run River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.