US-2 over Manistique River
FairSchoolcraft County, Michigan · In Manistique · Structure no. 000000000009673
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 679 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-2 over Manistique River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-2 over Manistique River in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,657 by 2018. The structure is 679 ft (206.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-2 over Manistique River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-2 over Manistique 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US-2 over Manistique River carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US-2 over Manistique River?
The structure is 679 ft (206.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US-2 over Manistique River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.