US Bridges

US-2|US-141 over Dunn Creek

Fair

Iron County, Michigan · 1.8 MI S of Crystal Falls · Structure no. 000000000004176

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,031
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2|US-141 over Dunn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2|US-141 over Dunn Creek in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 89 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUS-2|US-141
CrossesDunn Creek
Location1.8 MI S of Crystal Falls
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates46.07166, -88.33596
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,031 (2007)
Projected traffic2,975 by 2018
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-2|US-141 over Dunn Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US-2|US-141 over Dunn Creek 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 Dunn Creek carry?

About 3,031 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-2|US-141 over Dunn Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US-2|US-141 over Dunn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.