US Bridges

US-31 over N Br Macatawa River

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · At 144th Avenue & 60th ST · Structure no. 000000000000100

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,204
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31 over N Br Macatawa River is a concrete culvert carrying US-31 over N Br Macatawa River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 17,204 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,585 by 2018. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long.

CarriesUS-31
CrossesN Br Macatawa River
LocationAt 144th Avenue & 60th ST
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates42.73931, -86.13599
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,204 (2007)
Projected traffic25,585 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-31 over N Br Macatawa River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-31 over N Br Macatawa River carry?

About 17,204 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-31 over N Br Macatawa River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US-31 over N Br Macatawa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.