US Bridges

US-131 SB over Front Avenue

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000012958

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,779
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 SB over Front Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 SB over Front 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 56,779 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,370 by 2018. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-131 SB
CrossesFront Avenue
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteU.S. Route 131
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.96468, -85.67888
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,779 (2007)
Projected traffic66,370 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 SB over Front Avenue built?

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

What condition is US-131 SB over Front 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-131 SB over Front Avenue carry?

About 56,779 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-131 SB over Front Avenue?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 SB over Front Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.