US-2|US-141 over Brule River
FairIron County, Michigan · At Wisconsin State Line · Structure no. 000000000004175
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,031
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-2|US-141 over Brule River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2|US-141 over Brule River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 84 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 3,031 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,975 by 2018. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-2|US-141 over Brule River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is US-2|US-141 over Brule 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|US-141 over Brule River carry?
About 3,031 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-2|US-141 over Brule River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US-2|US-141 over Brule River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.