US Bridges

US-41 over Ls&i RR

Fair

Marquette County, Michigan · At W Limits of Ishpeming · Structure no. 000000000006500

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,542
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Ls&i RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 over Ls&i RR in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 13,542 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,998 by 2018. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-41
CrossesLs&i RR
LocationAt W Limits of Ishpeming
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates46.49113, -87.70354
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,542 (2007)
Projected traffic14,998 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over Ls&i RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over Ls&i RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 over Ls&i RR carry?

About 13,542 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over Ls&i RR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Ls&i RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.