US Bridges

US-41 in Menominee over Menominee River

Good

Menominee County, Michigan · Wisconsin State Line · Structure no. 000000000006787

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
867 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,760
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 in Menominee over Menominee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 in Menominee over Menominee River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,760 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,473 by 2018. The structure is 867 ft (264.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-41 in Menominee
CrossesMenominee River
LocationWisconsin State Line
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates45.10393, -87.62542
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length867 ft (264.4 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,760 (2007)
Projected traffic27,473 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 in Menominee over Menominee River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 in Menominee over Menominee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 in Menominee over Menominee River carry?

About 20,760 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US-41 in Menominee over Menominee River?

The structure is 867 ft (264.4 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 in Menominee over Menominee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.