140 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31
FairAllegan County, Michigan · 3.7 MI NE of Saugatuck · Structure no. 000000000000122
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 243 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 178
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
140 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 140 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2007. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 140 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is 140 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 140 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31 carry?
About 178 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 140 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31?
The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 140 TH Ave over I-196 & US-31?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.