US Bridges

44th ST over US-131

Good

Kent County, Michigan · In Wyoming · Structure no. 000000000004967

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,697
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

44th ST over US-131 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 44th ST over US-131 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50,697 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2020. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 120 ft wide.

Carries44th ST
CrossesUS-131
LocationIn Wyoming
RouteCity Street 2001
Coordinates42.88419, -85.68062
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,697 (1997)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 44th ST over US-131 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44th ST over US-131 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 44th ST over US-131 carry?

About 50,697 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 44th ST over US-131?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns 44th ST over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.