US Bridges

Ravine Road over US-131

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of N JCT US-131 · Structure no. 000000000004564

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,144
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ravine Road over US-131 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ravine Road over US-131 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 2,144 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2015. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRavine Road
CrossesUS-131
Location1.5 MI N of N JCT US-131
RouteCounty Highway 3927
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.3487, -85.65921
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,144 (1995)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2015
Trucks6%
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 Ravine Road over US-131 built?

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

What condition is Ravine Road 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 Ravine Road over US-131 carry?

About 2,144 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ravine Road over US-131?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ravine Road over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.