US Bridges

Old US-31 over CSX RR

Good

Mason County, Michigan · 0.4 MI S of US-10 · Structure no. 000000000006639

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US-31 over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US-31 over CSX RR in Mason County, Michigan. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 90 years old, older 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,375 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld US-31
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.4 MI S of US-10
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates43.95033, -86.41571
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2021)
Projected traffic12,375 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US-31 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Old US-31 over CSX RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old US-31 over CSX RR carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old US-31 over CSX RR?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Old US-31 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.