US-31 over Tonawanda Creek
FairGrand Traverse County, Michigan · 0.9 MI E of M-137 · Structure no. 000000000003047
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,029
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31 over Tonawanda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-31 over Tonawanda Creek in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 98 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 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 15,029 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,955 by 2018. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31 over Tonawanda Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US-31 over Tonawanda Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US-31 over Tonawanda Creek carry?
About 15,029 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US-31 over Tonawanda Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US-31 over Tonawanda Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.