W Genesee(old US2) over Iron River Buried
PoorPosted for loadIron County, Michigan · In Iron River · Structure no. 000000000004169
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 1995 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Genesee(old US2) over Iron River Buried is a concrete arch - deck carrying W Genesee(old US2) over Iron River Buried in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 107 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 4 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,430 by 2015. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 W Genesee(old US2) over Iron River Buried built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is W Genesee(old US2) over Iron River Buried 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 W Genesee(old US2) over Iron River Buried carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is W Genesee(old US2) over Iron River Buried?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns W Genesee(old US2) over Iron River Buried?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.