US Bridges

Parkview (m Ave) over US-131

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 1.6 MI N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000004558

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkview (m Ave) over US-131 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkview (m Ave) over US-131 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2015. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesParkview (m Ave)
CrossesUS-131
Location1.6 MI N of I-94
RouteCounty Highway 2005
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.25987, -85.65103
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2004)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2015
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Parkview (m Ave) over US-131 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkview (m 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Parkview (m Ave) over US-131 carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Parkview (m Ave) over US-131?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Parkview (m Ave) over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.