US Bridges

US-41 over Canadian National RR

Good

Menominee County, Michigan · In Menominee · Structure no. 000000000006789

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,760
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Canadian National RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-41 over Canadian National RR in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-41
CrossesCanadian National RR
LocationIn Menominee
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates45.10614, -87.62257
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 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
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 Canadian National RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over Canadian National RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 over Canadian National RR carry?

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

How long is US-41 over Canadian National RR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Canadian National RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.