US Bridges

US-131 Rmp D NB on over Land at Wealthy Street

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004955

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
466 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 Rmp D NB on over Land at Wealthy Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 Rmp D NB on over Land at Wealthy Street in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks. The structure is 466 ft (141.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesUS-131 Rmp D NB on
CrossesLand at Wealthy Street
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates42.95655, -85.67134
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length466 ft (141.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (1988)
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
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 D NB on over Land at Wealthy Street built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US-131 Rmp D NB 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 D NB on over Land at Wealthy Street carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-131 Rmp D NB on over Land at Wealthy Street?

The structure is 466 ft (141.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 Rmp D NB on over Land at Wealthy Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.