US-31 SB over Black Creek
FairMuskegon County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000007569
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,322
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31 SB over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 SB over Black Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 31,322 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,129 by 2018. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31 SB over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31 SB over Black Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does US-31 SB over Black Creek carry?
About 31,322 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US-31 SB over Black Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-31 SB over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.