US Bridges

US-131 NB over Grand River & Fulton ST

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000012866

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
951 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
56,779
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 NB over Grand River & Fulton ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 NB over Grand River & Fulton ST in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 56,779 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,370 by 2018. The structure is 951 ft (289.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-131 NB
CrossesGrand River & Fulton ST
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates42.9616, -85.67671
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length951 ft (289.8 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,779 (2007)
Projected traffic66,370 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-131 NB over Grand River & Fulton ST built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-131 NB over Grand River & Fulton ST 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 Grand River & Fulton ST carry?

About 56,779 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-131 NB over Grand River & Fulton ST?

The structure is 951 ft (289.8 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 NB over Grand River & Fulton ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.