Us-2|us-41|m-35 over Escanaba River
Delta County, Michigan · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Us-2|us-41|m-35 over Escanaba River in Delta County, Michigan, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 21,906 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 34 of the 86 inventoried bridges in Delta County rated good (39.5%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 374 ft |
| Location | 3.6 Mi N of Escanaba |
| NBI structure number | 000000000002085 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Michigan department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Delta County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Us-2|us-41 over Portage Creek | 1928 | 14,094 | Fair |
| US-2 US-41 over Ford River | 1941 | 13,600 | Fair |
| Us-2|us-41 over Willow Creek | 1979 | 12,255 | Fair |
| US-2 over Tacoosh River | 1990 | 8,505 | Fair |
| US-2 over Rapid River | 1931 | 8,505 | Fair |
| US-2 over Canadian National RR | 1935 | 8,019 | Fair |
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