US Bridges

US-41|M-28 over M Br Escanaba River

Fair

Marquette County, Michigan · 2.5 MI E of M-95 · Structure no. 000000000006496

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,585
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41|M-28 over M Br Escanaba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41|M-28 over M Br Escanaba River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,585 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,450 by 2018. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS-41|M-28
CrossesM Br Escanaba River
Location2.5 MI E of M-95
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates46.49329, -87.8679
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,585 (2007)
Projected traffic7,450 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-41|M-28 over M Br Escanaba River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41|M-28 over M Br Escanaba 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 M Br Escanaba River carry?

About 5,585 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-41|M-28 over M Br Escanaba River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-41|M-28 over M Br Escanaba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.