US-131 SB over Buck Creek
GoodKent County, Michigan · In Wyoming · Structure no. 000000000004942
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 38,681
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 SB over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-131 SB over Buck Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 38,681 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,973 by 2018. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 SB over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 SB over Buck Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US-131 SB over Buck Creek carry?
About 38,681 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-131 SB over Buck Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 SB over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.