US-131 NB over White Creek Ave
FairKent County, Michigan · 0.5 MI W of Cedar Springs · Structure no. 000000000005003
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 187 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,575
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 NB over White Creek Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 NB over White Creek Ave 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 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 18,575 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,525 by 2037. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 NB over White Creek Ave built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 NB over White Creek Ave 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US-131 NB over White Creek Ave carry?
About 18,575 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-131 NB over White Creek Ave?
The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 NB over White Creek Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.