12 MI RD over US-131
FairKent County, Michigan · 2.1 MI S of M-57 · Structure no. 000000000004994
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 389 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 835
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
12 MI RD over US-131 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12 MI RD 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 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 835 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,508 by 2015. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 12 MI RD over US-131 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 12 MI 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 12 MI RD over US-131 carry?
About 835 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 12 MI RD over US-131?
The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns 12 MI RD over US-131?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.