US Bridges

36th ST over US-131

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Wyoming · Structure no. 000000000004968

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,249
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th ST over US-131 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 36th ST over US-131 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 19,249 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,137 by 2038. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 89 ft wide.

Carries36th ST
CrossesUS-131
LocationIn Wyoming
RouteCity Street 2001
Coordinates42.89872, -85.67778
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,249 (2018)
Projected traffic22,137 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 36th ST over US-131 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36th 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 36th ST over US-131 carry?

About 19,249 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 36th ST over US-131?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns 36th ST over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.