US-131 Br SB over Ravine Road
FairKalamazoo County, Michigan · 1.2 MI E of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000004612
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,811
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 Br SB over Ravine Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 Br SB over Ravine Road 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 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ravine Road built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 Br SB over Ravine Road 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 Ravine Road carry?
About 2,811 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-131 Br SB over Ravine Road?
The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 Br SB over Ravine Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.