B Ave over US-131
FairKalamazoo County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of Allegan Col · Structure no. 000000000004567
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 211 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 736
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
B Ave over US-131 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B 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 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 736 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2015. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was B Ave over US-131 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is B 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 B Ave over US-131 carry?
About 736 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is B Ave over US-131?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns B Ave over US-131?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.