US Bridges

H Ave over US-131

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 5.8 MI N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000004562

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,026
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

H Ave over US-131 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H Ave over US-131 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,026 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2015. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesH Ave
CrossesUS-131
Location5.8 MI N of I-94
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.31771, -85.66363
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,026 (1997)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2015
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 H Ave over US-131 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is H 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 H Ave over US-131 carry?

About 4,026 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is H Ave over US-131?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns H Ave over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.