US Bridges

102 Nd Ave over US-131

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · 1.0 MI SW of Plainwell · Structure no. 000000000000148

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,092
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

102 Nd Ave over US-131 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 102 Nd Ave over US-131 in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,092 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2007. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries102 Nd Ave
CrossesUS-131
Location1.0 MI SW of Plainwell
RouteCounty Highway 306
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.43541, -85.66078
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,092 (1994)
Projected traffic910 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 102 Nd Ave over US-131 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 102 Nd Ave over US-131 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 102 Nd Ave over US-131 carry?

About 6,092 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 102 Nd Ave over US-131?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 102 Nd Ave over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.