US Bridges

Conrad RD over US-31

Fair

Mason County, Michigan · 3.4 MI E of Ludington · Structure no. 000000000006654

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conrad RD over US-31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Conrad RD over US-31 in Mason County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 1977. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesConrad RD
CrossesUS-31
Location3.4 MI E of Ludington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.93444, -86.38369
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (1978)
Projected traffic420 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Conrad RD over US-31 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conrad 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 Conrad RD over US-31 carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Conrad RD over US-31?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Conrad RD over US-31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.