US-131 NB over Caesar E Chavez Ave
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000012868
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,606 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,600
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 NB over Caesar E Chavez Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 NB over Caesar E Chavez Ave 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 49,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,479 by 2018. The structure is 1,606 ft (489.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 NB over Caesar E Chavez Ave built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 NB over Caesar E Chavez 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US-131 NB over Caesar E Chavez Ave carry?
About 49,600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-131 NB over Caesar E Chavez Ave?
The structure is 1,606 ft (489.4 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 NB over Caesar E Chavez Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.