US Bridges

M-6 EB over US-131

Good

Kent County, Michigan · Byron Twp Sec 1 · Structure no. 000000000012923

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
384 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,271
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-6 EB over US-131 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-6 EB over US-131 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 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 26,271 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,750 by 2015. The structure is 384 ft (116.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM-6 EB
CrossesUS-131
LocationByron Twp Sec 1
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates42.84864, -85.67807
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length384 ft (116.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,271 (2007)
Projected traffic23,750 by 2015
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-6 EB over US-131 built?

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

What condition is M-6 EB over US-131 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does M-6 EB over US-131 carry?

About 26,271 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is M-6 EB over US-131?

The structure is 384 ft (116.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-6 EB over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.