US Bridges

US-131 S to M-6 W over Clyde Park Avenue

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · Byron Twp Sec 1&2 · Structure no. 000000000012934

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 S to M-6 W over Clyde Park Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 S to M-6 W over Clyde Park Avenue 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2015. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-131 S to M-6 W
CrossesClyde Park Avenue
LocationByron Twp Sec 1&2
RouteU.S. Route 131
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.84981, -85.68359
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2000)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2015
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 US-131 S to M-6 W over Clyde Park Avenue built?

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

What condition is US-131 S to M-6 W over Clyde Park Avenue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-131 S to M-6 W over Clyde Park Avenue carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-131 S to M-6 W over Clyde Park Avenue?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 S to M-6 W over Clyde Park Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.