US-131 Br over Grand River
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids (leonard · Structure no. 000000000004707
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 610 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,583
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 Br over Grand River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 Br over Grand River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 21,583 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,820 by 2034. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 Br over Grand River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 Br over Grand River 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 over Grand River carry?
About 21,583 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US-131 Br over Grand River?
The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 Br over Grand River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.