US Bridges

Pine Island Drive over US-131

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 3.4 MI N of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000004991

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,191
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Island Drive over US-131 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Island Drive over US-131 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, 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 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 4,191 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,569 by 2016. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPine Island Drive
CrossesUS-131
Location3.4 MI N of I-96
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.06905, -85.65392
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,191 (1996)
Projected traffic7,569 by 2016
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pine Island Drive over US-131 built?

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

What condition is Pine Island Drive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Island Drive over US-131 carry?

About 4,191 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pine Island Drive over US-131?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Island Drive over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.