US Bridges

US-131 & M-46 SB over Kendaville RD

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · 2.0 MI S of M-82 · Structure no. 000000000007421

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,700
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 & M-46 SB over Kendaville RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 & M-46 SB over Kendaville RD 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 26,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,200 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-131 & M-46 SB
CrossesKendaville RD
Location2.0 MI S of M-82
RouteU.S. Route 131
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.36652, -85.51615
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,700 (2011)
Projected traffic34,200 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 & M-46 SB over Kendaville RD built?

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

What condition is US-131 & M-46 SB over Kendaville RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-131 & M-46 SB over Kendaville RD carry?

About 26,700 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-131 & M-46 SB over Kendaville RD?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 & M-46 SB over Kendaville RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.