US Bridges

144th Ave over US-131

Poor

Allegan County, Michigan · 4.1 MI N of Wayland · Structure no. 000000000000165

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,812
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

144th Ave over US-131 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 144th 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,812 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,084 by 2029. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries144th Ave
CrossesUS-131
Location4.1 MI N of Wayland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.73934, -85.67318
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,812 (2009)
Projected traffic2,084 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 144th Ave over US-131 built?

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

What condition is 144th Ave over US-131 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 144th Ave over US-131 carry?

About 1,812 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 144th Ave over US-131?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 144th Ave over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.