US-31 Br (walton) over US-31
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 3.5 MI N of US-12 · Structure no. 000000000000899
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 405 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,718
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31 Br (walton) over US-31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 Br (walton) over US-31 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 15,718 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,395 by 2018. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31 Br (walton) over US-31 built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31 Br (walton) over US-31 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US-31 Br (walton) over US-31 carry?
About 15,718 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-31 Br (walton) over US-31?
The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US-31 Br (walton) over US-31?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.