Shettler RD over US-31
FairMuskegon County, Michigan · 0.7 MI N of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000007572
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shettler RD over US-31 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Shettler RD over US-31 in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,875 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shettler RD over US-31 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shettler RD over US-31 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Shettler RD over US-31 carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Shettler RD over US-31?
The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Shettler RD over US-31?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.