US Bridges

US-131 SB over Six Mile Road

Fair

Mecosta County, Michigan · 2.5 MI SW of Stanwood · Structure no. 000000000006713

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,218
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 SB over Six Mile Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 SB over Six Mile Road 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 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 15,218 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,777 by 2018. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-131 SB
CrossesSix Mile Road
Location2.5 MI SW of Stanwood
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates43.55486, -85.48903
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,218 (2012)
Projected traffic11,777 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$42,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-131 SB over Six Mile Road built?

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

What condition is US-131 SB over Six 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-131 SB over Six Mile Road carry?

About 15,218 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-131 SB over Six Mile Road?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 SB over Six Mile Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.