US Bridges

US-131 NB over North Park ST

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000004988

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,871
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 NB over North Park ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 NB over North Park ST 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 25,871 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,875 by 2018. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-131 NB
CrossesNorth Park ST
Location0.3 MI N of I-96
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates43.02497, -85.66598
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,871 (2007)
Projected traffic37,875 by 2018
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US-131 NB over North Park ST built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US-131 NB over North Park 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 NB over North Park ST carry?

About 25,871 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-131 NB over North Park ST?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 NB over North Park ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.