Burton ST over US-131
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004971
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 119 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,743
- 1994 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burton ST over US-131 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burton ST over US-131 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 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 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 27,743 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2030. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 63 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burton ST over US-131 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Burton 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 Burton ST over US-131 carry?
About 27,743 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Burton ST over US-131?
The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Burton ST over US-131?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.