US Bridges

US-31 SB over US-31 Br (58 TH Street)

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · In Holland · Structure no. 000000000000103

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,602
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31 SB over US-31 Br (58 TH Street) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 SB over US-31 Br (58 TH Street) in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 8,602 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,096 by 2018. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS-31 SB
CrossesUS-31 Br (58 TH Street)
LocationIn Holland
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates42.75397, -86.11626
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,602 (2007)
Projected traffic11,096 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-31 SB over US-31 Br (58 TH Street) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31 SB over US-31 Br (58 TH Street) 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 SB over US-31 Br (58 TH Street) carry?

About 8,602 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-31 SB over US-31 Br (58 TH Street)?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-31 SB over US-31 Br (58 TH Street)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.