FR 157 Old US-2 over Tamarack River
GoodIron County, Michigan · 3.5 MI NW of Elmwood · Structure no. 000000000004187
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FR 157 Old US-2 over Tamarack River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR 157 Old US-2 over Tamarack River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 99 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2020. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR 157 Old US-2 over Tamarack River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR 157 Old US-2 over Tamarack River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FR 157 Old US-2 over Tamarack River carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is FR 157 Old US-2 over Tamarack River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FR 157 Old US-2 over Tamarack River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.