US-31 SB over Matthew Road
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 5.6 MI N of US-12 · Structure no. 000000000012751
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,859
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31 SB over Matthew Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-31 SB over Matthew Road in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,859 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,198 by 2018. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 47 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SB over Matthew Road built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31 SB over Matthew Road 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 SB over Matthew Road carry?
About 7,859 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-31 SB over Matthew Road?
The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-31 SB over Matthew Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.