US Bridges

54th ST over US-131

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Wyoming · Structure no. 000000000004966

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

54th ST over US-131 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 54th ST over US-131 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,100 by 2033. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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Carries54th ST
CrossesUS-131
LocationIn Wyoming
RouteCity Street 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.86604, -85.67946
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2013)
Projected traffic39,100 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 54th ST over US-131 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 54th 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 54th ST over US-131 carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 54th ST over US-131?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns 54th ST over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.