US Bridges

US-31 Br (58 Th) over N Br Macatawa River

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · S Lts of Holland · Structure no. 000000000000096

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,350
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31 Br (58 Th) over N Br Macatawa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 Br (58 Th) over N Br Macatawa River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-31 Br (58 Th)
CrossesN Br Macatawa River
LocationS Lts of Holland
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates42.74869, -86.11869
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,350 (2011)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-31 Br (58 Th) over N Br Macatawa River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31 Br (58 Th) over N Br Macatawa 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-31 Br (58 Th) over N Br Macatawa River carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-31 Br (58 Th) over N Br Macatawa River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US-31 Br (58 Th) over N Br Macatawa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.