US-41 over Carp Creek
FairMarquette County, Michigan · 3.9 MI W of Ishpeming · Structure no. 000000000006497
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,585
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 over Carp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 over Carp Creek in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5,585 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,450 by 2018. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 over Carp Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-41 over Carp 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-41 over Carp Creek carry?
About 5,585 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-41 over Carp Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 over Carp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.