Meisenheimer RD over US-31
FairMason County, Michigan · 3.0 MI N of County Line · Structure no. 000000000006650
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 287 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 1982 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meisenheimer RD over US-31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meisenheimer RD over US-31 in Mason County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 1977. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meisenheimer RD over US-31 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meisenheimer RD over US-31 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Meisenheimer RD over US-31 carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (1982 count).
How long is Meisenheimer RD over US-31?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Meisenheimer RD over US-31?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.