US Bridges

US-131 NB over 22 MI RD & Paris Creek

Fair

Mecosta County, Michigan · 6.0 M N of Big Rapids · Structure no. 000000000006745

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,322
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 NB over 22 MI RD & Paris Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 NB over 22 MI RD & Paris Creek in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 6,322 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,456 by 2018. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-131 NB
Crosses22 MI RD & Paris Creek
Location6.0 M N of Big Rapids
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates43.78634, -85.53376
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,322 (2007)
Projected traffic10,456 by 2018
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-131 NB over 22 MI RD & Paris Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-131 NB over 22 MI RD & Paris Creek 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 22 MI RD & Paris Creek carry?

About 6,322 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-131 NB over 22 MI RD & Paris Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 NB over 22 MI RD & Paris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.