US-131(OLD) over Paris Creek
FairMecosta County, Michigan · In Paris · Structure no. 000000000006701
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,428
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131(OLD) over Paris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131(OLD) over Paris Creek in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5 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 7,428 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,542 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131(OLD) over Paris Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131(OLD) over Paris Creek 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(OLD) over Paris Creek carry?
About 7,428 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-131(OLD) over Paris Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns US-131(OLD) over Paris Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.