US Bridges

US-131 Bl 19 MI RD over US-131 NB

Fair

Mecosta County, Michigan · 2 MI NW of Big Rapids · Structure no. 000000000006742

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,635
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 Bl 19 MI RD over US-131 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 Bl 19 MI RD over US-131 NB in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,635 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,351 by 2018. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-131 Bl 19 MI RD
CrossesUS-131 NB
Location2 MI NW of Big Rapids
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates43.74276, -85.5305
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
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 rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,635 (2007)
Projected traffic6,351 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-131 Bl 19 MI RD over US-131 NB built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-131 Bl 19 MI RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-131 Bl 19 MI RD over US-131 NB carry?

About 4,635 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-131 Bl 19 MI RD over US-131 NB?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 Bl 19 MI RD over US-131 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.