US-131 SB over Bridge ST
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004975
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 SB over Bridge ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 SB over Bridge ST in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 63 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,045 by 2018. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 93 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 SB over Bridge ST built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is US-131 SB over Bridge ST 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 US-131 SB over Bridge ST carry?
About 49,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-131 SB over Bridge ST?
The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 SB over Bridge ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.