US Bridges

US-131 over Cedar CR

Poor

Kent County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of 16MI RD · Structure no. 000000000004998

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,326
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 over Cedar CR is a steel culvert carrying US-131 over Cedar CR in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 36,326 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,469 by 2018. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-131
CrossesCedar CR
Location0.2 MI N of 16MI RD
RouteU.S. Route 131
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.20915, -85.57501
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,326 (2007)
Projected traffic43,469 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$134,000 (2050 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-131 over Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-131 over Cedar CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US-131 over Cedar CR carry?

About 36,326 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-131 over Cedar CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-131 over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.