Post RD over US-131
FairKent County, Michigan · 5.4 MI N of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000004992
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 397 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,321
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Post RD over US-131 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Post RD over US-131 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 6,321 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,416 by 2016. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 46 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 Post RD over US-131 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Post RD 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Post RD over US-131 carry?
About 6,321 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Post RD over US-131?
The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Post RD over US-131?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.