US-131 SB over 13 Mile Road
FairMecosta County, Michigan · 1.5 MI S of Big Rapids · Structure no. 000000000006734
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,789
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 SB over 13 Mile Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 SB over 13 Mile Road 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 7,789 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,522 by 2018. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 46 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 SB over 13 Mile Road built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 SB over 13 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 SB over 13 Mile Road carry?
About 7,789 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US-131 SB over 13 Mile Road?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 SB over 13 Mile Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.