US Bridges

142nd Ave over US-131

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · 3.0 MI N of Wayland · Structure no. 000000000000164

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,163
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

142nd Ave over US-131 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 142nd Ave over US-131 in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10,163 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,550 by 2030. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries142nd Ave
CrossesUS-131
Location3.0 MI N of Wayland
RouteCounty Highway 382
Coordinates42.72478, -85.67213
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,163 (1997)
Projected traffic8,550 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 142nd Ave over US-131 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 142nd Ave 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 142nd Ave over US-131 carry?

About 10,163 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 142nd Ave over US-131?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 142nd Ave over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.