US Bridges

Dagget RD over US-131

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · 1.3 MI N of Kent Col · Structure no. 000000000007418

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
436 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dagget RD over US-131 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dagget RD over US-131 in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,659 by 2015. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDagget RD
CrossesUS-131
Location1.3 MI N of Kent Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.31021, -85.53219
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (1995)
Projected traffic10,659 by 2015
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Dagget RD over US-131 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dagget RD over US-131 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dagget RD over US-131 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Dagget RD over US-131?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Dagget RD over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.