US Bridges

32nd ST over US-131

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Wyoming · Structure no. 000000000004969

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,925
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd ST over US-131 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 32nd ST over US-131 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 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 16,925 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2020. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Carries32nd ST
CrossesUS-131
LocationIn Wyoming
RouteCity Street 2001
Coordinates42.90598, -85.67698
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,925 (1997)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 32nd ST over US-131 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is 32nd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 32nd ST over US-131 carry?

About 16,925 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 32nd ST over US-131?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd ST over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.