US-131 SB over W River DR & Mdot RR Cor
FairKent County, Michigan · 1.3 MI N of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000004985
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 474 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,425
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 SB over W River DR & Mdot RR Cor is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 SB over W River DR & Mdot RR Cor in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 29,425 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,474 by 2018. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 W River DR & Mdot RR Cor built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US-131 SB over W River DR & Mdot RR Cor 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 W River DR & Mdot RR Cor carry?
About 29,425 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-131 SB over W River DR & Mdot RR Cor?
The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 SB over W River DR & Mdot RR Cor?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.