US-41 over Little River
GoodMenominee County, Michigan · 3.0 MI S of Carbondale · Structure no. 000000000006788
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,528
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-41 over Little River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 96 years old, older 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 4,528 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 over Little River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US-41 over Little 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 over Little River carry?
About 4,528 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US-41 over Little River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.