Us-41 over Backwater Portage River

Fair Condition97 years old3,883 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyHoughton
Location2.7 Mi SE Of Chassel
CarriesUs-41
CrossesBackwater Portage River
Coordinates47.00927, -88.49267

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Max Span12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Deck Width54.5 ft (16.6 m)
Deck Area141.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1929

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,883 (2007)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000003401

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