Old US-31 over I-196 & US-31
FairAllegan County, Michigan · 1.5 MI S of Douglas · Structure no. 000000000000117
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 320 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,143
- 1996 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 2023, 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 5,143 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2016. The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 2023.
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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Old US-31 over I-196 & US-31 carry?
About 5,143 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Old US-31 over I-196 & US-31?
The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Old US-31 over I-196 & US-31?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.