US Bridges

US-41 over Fanny Hooe Creek

Fair

Keweenaw County, Michigan · 1.0 MI E of M-26 · Structure no. 000000000005257

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
899
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Fanny Hooe Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US-41 over Fanny Hooe Creek in Keweenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 899 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2018. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-41
CrossesFanny Hooe Creek
Location1.0 MI E of M-26
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates47.46696, -87.86658
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic899 (2007)
Projected traffic1,243 by 2018
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over Fanny Hooe Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over Fanny Hooe Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 over Fanny Hooe Creek carry?

About 899 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over Fanny Hooe Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Fanny Hooe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.