US-131 Br SB over US-131 NB
FairKalamazoo County, Michigan · At N JCT US-131 Br · Structure no. 000000000004563
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,811
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 Br SB over US-131 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 Br SB over US-131 NB in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, 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 2,811 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2018. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 Br SB over US-131 NB built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 Br SB over US-131 NB 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 US-131 Br SB over US-131 NB carry?
About 2,811 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-131 Br SB over US-131 NB?
The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 Br SB over US-131 NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.