Spruce Street over Iron River
FairPosted for loadIron County, Michigan · 1.3 MI So of US-2 Bridge · Structure no. 000000000004223
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 1995 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spruce Street over Iron River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spruce Street over Iron River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2005. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spruce Street over Iron River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spruce Street over Iron 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 Spruce Street over Iron River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Spruce Street over Iron River?
The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Spruce Street over Iron River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.