US Bridges

Centre Ave (q Ave) over US-131

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 2.8 MI S of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000004552

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,883
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centre Ave (q Ave) over US-131 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centre Ave (q Ave) over US-131 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 62 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 5 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 17,883 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,900 by 2015. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCentre Ave (q Ave)
CrossesUS-131
Location2.8 MI S of I-94
RouteCounty Highway 2005
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.19948, -85.6455
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,883 (1995)
Projected traffic25,900 by 2015
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Centre Ave (q Ave) over US-131 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Centre Ave (q Ave) over US-131 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Centre Ave (q Ave) over US-131 carry?

About 17,883 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Centre Ave (q Ave) over US-131?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Centre Ave (q Ave) over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.