US Bridges

US-41 M-28 over Peshekee River

Fair

Marquette County, Michigan · 2.3 MI W of Champion · Structure no. 000000000006495

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,337
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 M-28 over Peshekee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 M-28 over Peshekee River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 3,337 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,058 by 2018. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesUS-41 M-28
CrossesPeshekee River
Location2.3 MI W of Champion
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates46.52873, -88.00269
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,337 (2007)
Projected traffic5,058 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 M-28 over Peshekee River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 M-28 over Peshekee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 M-28 over Peshekee River carry?

About 3,337 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-41 M-28 over Peshekee River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 M-28 over Peshekee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.