US Bridges

US-131 (mot) over AMTRAK & Kl Ave

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 3.0 MI N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000014564

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 (mot) over AMTRAK & Kl Ave is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US-131 (mot) over AMTRAK & Kl Ave in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,200 by 2040. The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-131 (mot)
CrossesAMTRAK & Kl Ave
Location3.0 MI N of I-94
RouteU.S. Route 131
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.27814, -85.65624
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length354 ft (108 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,600 (2018)
Projected traffic54,200 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 (mot) over AMTRAK & Kl Ave built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-131 (mot) over AMTRAK & Kl Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does US-131 (mot) over AMTRAK & Kl Ave carry?

About 48,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-131 (mot) over AMTRAK & Kl Ave?

The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 (mot) over AMTRAK & Kl Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.