US Bridges

Indian Lake RD over US-131 NB

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 1.0 MI SW of Cedar Spring · Structure no. 000000000005000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
668
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Lake RD over US-131 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Lake RD over US-131 NB in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 668 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,206 by 2016. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIndian Lake RD
CrossesUS-131 NB
Location1.0 MI SW of Cedar Spring
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.19753, -85.57659
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (1996)
Projected traffic1,206 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 Indian Lake RD over US-131 NB built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Lake RD over US-131 NB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Lake RD over US-131 NB carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Indian Lake RD over US-131 NB?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Lake RD over US-131 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.