US Bridges

US-131 NB over 120th Ave

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · 8.0 MI N of Plainwell · Structure no. 000000000000158

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 NB over 120th Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 NB over 120th Ave in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 66 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,795 by 2018. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-131 NB
Crosses120th Ave
Location8.0 MI N of Plainwell
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates42.56603, -85.66221
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2009)
Projected traffic22,795 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-131 NB over 120th Ave built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US-131 NB over 120th Ave 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 US-131 NB over 120th Ave carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-131 NB over 120th Ave?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 NB over 120th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.