US Bridges

US-141 over E Br Net River

Fair

Iron County, Michigan · 4.0 MI S of Baraga Col · Structure no. 000000000004178

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,046
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-141 over E Br Net River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-141 over E Br Net River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 64 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,333 by 2018. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-141
CrossesE Br Net River
Location4.0 MI S of Baraga Col
RouteU.S. Route 141
Coordinates46.36551, -88.46848
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2007)
Projected traffic1,333 by 2018
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-141 over E Br Net River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US-141 over E Br Net 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-141 over E Br Net River carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US-141 over E Br Net River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-141 over E Br Net River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.