US Bridges

12 Mile Road over US-131 NB

Fair

Mecosta County, Michigan · 2 MI S of Big Rapids · Structure no. 000000000006733

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

12 Mile Road over US-131 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12 Mile Road over US-131 NB in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by null. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Carries12 Mile Road
CrossesUS-131 NB
Location2 MI S of Big Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.64215, -85.51114
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (1988)
Projected traffic300 by null
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 12 Mile Road over US-131 NB built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12 Mile Road over US-131 NB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 12 Mile Road over US-131 NB carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 12 Mile Road over US-131 NB?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 12 Mile Road over US-131 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.