US Bridges

US-131 over CSX RR

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004950

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
503 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
103,312
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 over CSX RR in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 103,312 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,616 by 2018. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-131
CrossesCSX RR
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteU.S. Route 131
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.95232, -85.67259
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,312 (2007)
Projected traffic124,616 by 2018
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-131 over CSX RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-131 over CSX RR carry?

About 103,312 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-131 over CSX RR?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.