US Bridges

Hall ST over US-131 & Century Ave

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004972

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,613
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall ST over US-131 & Century Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hall ST over US-131 & Century Ave in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 64 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 15,613 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2030. The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesHall ST
CrossesUS-131 & Century Ave
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteCity Street 2001
Coordinates42.94162, -85.67762
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,613 (1994)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 Hall ST over US-131 & Century Ave built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Hall ST over US-131 & Century Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hall ST over US-131 & Century Ave carry?

About 15,613 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hall ST over US-131 & Century Ave?

The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Hall ST over US-131 & Century Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.