US-131 SB over Cesar E Chavez Ave
GoodKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000012869
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,359 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,600
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 SB over Cesar E Chavez Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 SB over Cesar 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 49,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,479 by 2018. The structure is 1,359 ft (414.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 SB over Cesar E Chavez Ave built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 SB over Cesar E Chavez Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does US-131 SB over Cesar E Chavez Ave carry?
About 49,600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-131 SB over Cesar E Chavez Ave?
The structure is 1,359 ft (414.1 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 SB over Cesar E Chavez Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.