US Bridges

Jefferson Road over NB US-131

Good

Mecosta County, Michigan · 2 Miles West of Morley · Structure no. 000000000006709

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Road over NB US-131 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Road over NB US-131 in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,207 by 2008. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJefferson Road
CrossesNB US-131
Location2 Miles West of Morley
RouteCounty Highway 5406
Coordinates43.48973, -85.48381
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (1988)
Projected traffic1,207 by 2008
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$90,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Road over NB US-131 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Road over NB US-131 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Road over NB US-131 carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Jefferson Road over NB US-131?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Road over NB US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.