US Bridges

US-131 NB over D Ave

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 3.0 MI S of Allegan Col · Structure no. 000000000004566

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,604
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 NB over D Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 NB over D Ave 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 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 18,604 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,059 by 2018. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS-131 NB
CrossesD Ave
Location3.0 MI S of Allegan Col
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates42.37625, -85.65574
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,604 (2007)
Projected traffic27,059 by 2018
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-131 NB over D Ave built?

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

What condition is US-131 NB over D Ave 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 NB over D Ave carry?

About 18,604 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-131 NB over D Ave?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 NB over D Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.