US-131 Br SB over Nichols RD (14th St)
FairKalamazoo County, Michigan · 2.0 MI E of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000004611
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,811
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 Br SB over Nichols RD (14th St) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 Br SB over Nichols RD (14th St) in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 2,811 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2018. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Nichols RD (14th St) built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is US-131 Br SB over Nichols RD (14th St) 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US-131 Br SB over Nichols RD (14th St) carry?
About 2,811 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-131 Br SB over Nichols RD (14th St)?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 Br SB over Nichols RD (14th St)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.