US Bridges

M-222 over US-131

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · 6.0 MI N of Plainwell · Structure no. 000000000000157

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-222 over US-131 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-222 over US-131 in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,775 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesM-222
CrossesUS-131
Location6.0 MI N of Plainwell
RouteState Highway 222
Coordinates42.53703, -85.65992
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2015)
Projected traffic8,775 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 M-222 over US-131 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-222 over US-131 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does M-222 over US-131 carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-222 over US-131?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns M-222 over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.