US Bridges

US-131NB & M-46EB over Cedar Springs Ave

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of Cedar Springs · Structure no. 000000000005005

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,063
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131NB & M-46EB over Cedar Springs Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131NB & M-46EB over Cedar Springs 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 15,063 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,725 by 2038. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-131NB & M-46EB
CrossesCedar Springs Ave
Location1.5 MI N of Cedar Springs
RouteU.S. Route 131
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.25727, -85.55141
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,063 (2017)
Projected traffic16,725 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-131NB & M-46EB over Cedar Springs Ave built?

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

What condition is US-131NB & M-46EB over Cedar Springs 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-131NB & M-46EB over Cedar Springs Ave carry?

About 15,063 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-131NB & M-46EB over Cedar Springs Ave?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-131NB & M-46EB over Cedar Springs Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.