US-131 NB over 3 Mile Road
FairMecosta County, Michigan · West of Morley · Structure no. 000000000006711
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,300
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 NB over 3 Mile Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-131 NB over 3 Mile Road in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,600 by 2034. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 NB over 3 Mile Road built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is US-131 NB over 3 Mile Road 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US-131 NB over 3 Mile Road carry?
About 20,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-131 NB over 3 Mile Road?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 NB over 3 Mile Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.