US Bridges

US-41 M-26 over Gratiot River

Good

Keweenaw County, Michigan · 3.4 MI NE of Mohawk · Structure no. 000000000005254

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,430
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 M-26 over Gratiot River is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 M-26 over Gratiot River in Keweenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,081 by 2018. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS-41 M-26
CrossesGratiot River
Location3.4 MI NE of Mohawk
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates47.33941, -88.31851
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,430 (2007)
Projected traffic4,081 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 M-26 over Gratiot River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 M-26 over Gratiot 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 M-26 over Gratiot River carry?

About 3,430 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-41 M-26 over Gratiot River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 M-26 over Gratiot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.