US Bridges

130 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · In Douglas · Structure no. 000000000000118

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
1984 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

130 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 130 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 1977. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries130 TH Ave
CrossesI-196 & US-31
LocationIn Douglas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.6365, -86.1926
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (1984)
Projected traffic360 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$108,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 130 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 built?

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

What condition is 130 TH Ave 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 130 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 130 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 130 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.