US Bridges

110 TH Ave over US-131

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · 3.0 MI N of Plainwell · Structure no. 000000000000152

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

110 TH Ave over US-131 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 110 TH Ave over US-131 in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2008. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries110 TH Ave
CrossesUS-131
Location3.0 MI N of Plainwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49347, -85.65165
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (1988)
Projected traffic280 by 2008
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$79,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 110 TH Ave over US-131 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 110 TH 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 110 TH Ave over US-131 carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is 110 TH Ave over US-131?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 110 TH Ave over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.