US Bridges

Milham RD (o Ave) over US-131

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 0.6 MI S of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000004553

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milham RD (o Ave) over US-131 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Milham RD (o Ave) over US-131 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,100 by 2018. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMilham RD (o Ave)
CrossesUS-131
Location0.6 MI S of I-94
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.23028, -85.63855
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (1998)
Projected traffic16,100 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Milham RD (o Ave) over US-131 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milham RD (o 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 Milham RD (o Ave) over US-131 carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Milham RD (o Ave) over US-131?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Milham RD (o Ave) over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.