US Bridges

135th Ave over US-131

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · At W Lts of Wayland · Structure no. 000000000000162

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,355
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

135th Ave over US-131 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 135th Ave over US-131 in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 18,355 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,100 by 2020. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries135th Ave
CrossesUS-131
LocationAt W Lts of Wayland
RouteCounty Highway 366
Coordinates42.67409, -85.6611
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,355 (1999)
Projected traffic21,100 by 2020
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
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 135th Ave over US-131 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 135th 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 135th Ave over US-131 carry?

About 18,355 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 135th Ave over US-131?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 135th Ave over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.