US Bridges

US-131 Rmp a SB on over Land at Wealthy Street

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004953

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 Rmp a SB on over Land at Wealthy Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 Rmp a SB on over Land at Wealthy Street 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesUS-131 Rmp a SB on
CrossesLand at Wealthy Street
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates42.95575, -85.6719
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (1988)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-131 Rmp a SB on over Land at Wealthy Street built?

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

What condition is US-131 Rmp a SB on over Land at Wealthy Street 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 Rmp a SB on over Land at Wealthy Street carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-131 Rmp a SB on over Land at Wealthy Street?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 Rmp a SB on over Land at Wealthy Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.