Old US 141 over Hemlock River
PoorPosted for loadIron County, Michigan · 0.2MI S of Amasa · Structure no. 000000000004198
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 141 over Hemlock River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Old US 141 over Hemlock River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2014. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 141 over Hemlock River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 141 over Hemlock River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 141 over Hemlock River carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is Old US 141 over Hemlock River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 141 over Hemlock River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.