US Bridges

M-6 WB to US-131 N over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · Byron Twp Sec 1 · Structure no. 000000000012907

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,700
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-6 WB to US-131 N over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-6 WB to US-131 N over Norfolk Southern RR in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2015. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesM-6 WB to US-131 N
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationByron Twp Sec 1
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates42.84961, -85.67378
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2000)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2015
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 M-6 WB to US-131 N over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-6 WB to US-131 N over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does M-6 WB to US-131 N over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-6 WB to US-131 N over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns M-6 WB to US-131 N over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.