US Bridges

US-2 over Brevort River

Good

Mackinac County, Michigan · 6.9 MI SE of Brevort · Structure no. 000000000005936

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2 over Brevort River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 over Brevort River in Mackinac County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2039. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS-2
CrossesBrevort River
Location6.9 MI SE of Brevort
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates45.95675, -84.93626
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2016)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-2 over Brevort River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-2 over Brevort 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-2 over Brevort River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-2 over Brevort River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-2 over Brevort River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.