US-131 over Conrail
FairKent County, Michigan · 6.3 MI S of Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004944
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 226 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,220
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 over Conrail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-131 over Conrail 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 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 61,220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,917 by 2018. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 over Conrail built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 over Conrail 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 over Conrail carry?
About 61,220 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-131 over Conrail?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 over Conrail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.