US Bridges

Pierson RD over US-131

Good

Montcalm County, Michigan · 2.6 MI N of Kent Col · Structure no. 000000000007419

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierson RD over US-131 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pierson 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2008. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPierson RD
CrossesUS-131
Location2.6 MI N of Kent Col
RouteCounty Highway 5968
Coordinates43.32319, -85.515
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (1988)
Projected traffic207 by 2008
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pierson RD over US-131 built?

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

What condition is Pierson RD over US-131 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 180 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Pierson RD over US-131?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pierson RD over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.