US Bridges

Lk Montcalm RD over US-131 SB

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · 1.1 MI S of M-82 · Structure no. 000000000007423

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lk Montcalm RD over US-131 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lk Montcalm RD over US-131 SB 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2008. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLk Montcalm RD
CrossesUS-131 SB
Location1.1 MI S of M-82
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.38118, -85.51946
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1988)
Projected traffic58 by 2008
Trucks—
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 Lk Montcalm RD over US-131 SB built?

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

What condition is Lk Montcalm RD over US-131 SB 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 Lk Montcalm RD over US-131 SB carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Lk Montcalm RD over US-131 SB?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lk Montcalm RD over US-131 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.