US Bridges

US-2 over Fortune Lake Outlet

Fair

Iron County, Michigan · 4.3MI W of Crystal Falls · Structure no. 000000000004171

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,653
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 over Fortune Lake Outlet is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-2 over Fortune Lake Outlet in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 3,653 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,070 by 2018. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-2
CrossesFortune Lake Outlet
Location4.3MI W of Crystal Falls
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyIron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.09349, -88.41645
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,653 (2007)
Projected traffic4,070 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-2 over Fortune Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-2 over Fortune Lake Outlet 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 Fortune Lake Outlet carry?

About 3,653 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-2 over Fortune Lake Outlet?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-2 over Fortune Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.