US-131 SB over Pearl Street
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000013084
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- 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 Pearl Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-131 SB over Pearl Street 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,400 by 2020. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 SB over Pearl Street built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 SB over Pearl Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US-131 SB over Pearl Street carry?
About 56,779 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-131 SB over Pearl Street?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 SB over Pearl Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.