Old US-31 over I-196 & US-31
FairAllegan County, Michigan · 8.0 MI N of Van Buren Col · Structure no. 000000000000112
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 286 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US-31 over I-196 & US-31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US-31 over I-196 & US-31 in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,325 by 2034. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US-31 over I-196 & US-31 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Old US-31 over I-196 & US-31 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 Old US-31 over I-196 & US-31 carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Old US-31 over I-196 & US-31?
The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Old US-31 over I-196 & US-31?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.