US Bridges

US-2|US-41 over 47 Mile Creek

Fair

Menominee County, Michigan · 4.2 MI W of Delta Col · Structure no. 000000000006798

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,417
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-2|US-41 over 47 Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-2|US-41 over 47 Mile Creek in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6,417 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,546 by 2018. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesUS-2|US-41
Crosses47 Mile Creek
Location4.2 MI W of Delta Col
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates45.70522, -87.41175
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,417 (2007)
Projected traffic7,546 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-2|US-41 over 47 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-2|US-41 over 47 Mile Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-2|US-41 over 47 Mile Creek carry?

About 6,417 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-2|US-41 over 47 Mile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-2|US-41 over 47 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.