US-131 SB Ramp over Buck Creek
FairKent County, Michigan · In Wyoming @ 54 TH · Structure no. 000000000004943
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 1988 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 SB Ramp over Buck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 SB Ramp over Buck Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2008. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ramp over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 SB Ramp over Buck Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US-131 SB Ramp over Buck Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US-131 SB Ramp over Buck Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 SB Ramp over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.