US Bridges

Cutler Road over US-131 NB & Ramp

Good

Montcalm County, Michigan · 4.0 MI NW of Howard City · Structure no. 000000000007430

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cutler Road over US-131 NB & Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cutler Road over US-131 NB & Ramp in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2008. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCutler Road
CrossesUS-131 NB & Ramp
Location4.0 MI NW of Howard City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.45729, -85.47981
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (1988)
Projected traffic380 by 2008
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cutler Road over US-131 NB & Ramp built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cutler Road over US-131 NB & Ramp 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cutler Road over US-131 NB & Ramp carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Cutler Road over US-131 NB & Ramp?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cutler Road over US-131 NB & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.