US Bridges

140th Ave over US-131

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · 2.0 MI N of Wayland · Structure no. 000000000000163

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
209
1986 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th Ave over US-131 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 140th Ave over US-131 in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2006. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries140th Ave
CrossesUS-131
Location2.0 MI N of Wayland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71021, -85.66124
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.8 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 traffic209 (1986)
Projected traffic240 by 2006
Trucks2%
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 140th Ave over US-131 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th 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 140th Ave over US-131 carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 140th Ave over US-131?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 140th Ave over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.