US Bridges

US-31 SB over MI Shore RR & Laketon Av

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of M-46 · Structure no. 000000000007571

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,281
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31 SB over MI Shore RR & Laketon Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 SB over MI Shore RR & Laketon Av in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 28,281 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,560 by 2031. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-31 SB
CrossesMI Shore RR & Laketon Av
Location1.0 MI S of M-46
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates43.2195, -86.20512
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,281 (2011)
Projected traffic31,560 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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-31 SB over MI Shore RR & Laketon Av built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31 SB over MI Shore RR & Laketon Av 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-31 SB over MI Shore RR & Laketon Av carry?

About 28,281 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-31 SB over MI Shore RR & Laketon Av?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-31 SB over MI Shore RR & Laketon Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.