US-41 over Chocolay River
FairMarquette County, Michigan · 7.5 MI SE of M-28 · Structure no. 000000000006513
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,934
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 over Chocolay River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 over Chocolay River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 4,934 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,674 by 2034. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 over Chocolay River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-41 over Chocolay 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 over Chocolay River carry?
About 4,934 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US-41 over Chocolay River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 over Chocolay River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.