US Bridges

US-2 over Davenport Creek

Fair

Mackinac County, Michigan · 16.0 MI E of M-117 · Structure no. 000000000005932

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,668
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 over Davenport Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-2 over Davenport Creek in Mackinac County, Michigan. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 86 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 3,668 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,351 by 2018. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-2
CrossesDavenport Creek
Location16.0 MI E of M-117
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyMackinac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.06723, -85.2651
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,668 (2007)
Projected traffic5,351 by 2018
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was US-2 over Davenport Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US-2 over Davenport 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-2 over Davenport Creek carry?

About 3,668 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-2 over Davenport Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-2 over Davenport Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.