Tamarack Road over US-131
GoodMontcalm County, Michigan · 3.3 MI NW Howard City · Structure no. 000000000007428
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 459 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 1988 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tamarack Road over US-131 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tamarack Road over US-131 in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2008. The structure is 459 ft (139.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tamarack Road over US-131 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tamarack Road 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 Tamarack Road over US-131 carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Tamarack Road over US-131?
The structure is 459 ft (139.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Tamarack Road over US-131?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.