US Bridges

76th ST over US-131

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 2.0 MI S of Wyoming · Structure no. 000000000004964

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

76th ST over US-131 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 76th ST over US-131 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 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,700 by 2020. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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Carries76th ST
CrossesUS-131
Location2.0 MI S of Wyoming
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.82625, -85.67184
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2000)
Projected traffic17,700 by 2020
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 76th ST over US-131 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 76th ST over US-131 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 76th ST over US-131 carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 76th ST over US-131?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns 76th ST over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.