US Bridges

22 Mile RD over US-131

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · At Montcalm Col · Structure no. 000000000005006

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,897
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

22 Mile RD over US-131 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 22 Mile RD over US-131 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 3,897 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,038 by 2016. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Carries22 Mile RD
CrossesUS-131
LocationAt Montcalm Col
RouteCounty Highway 4198
Coordinates43.29406, -85.5422
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,897 (1996)
Projected traffic7,038 by 2016
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 22 Mile RD over US-131 built?

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

What condition is 22 Mile 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 22 Mile RD over US-131 carry?

About 3,897 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 22 Mile RD over US-131?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 22 Mile RD over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.