US Bridges

Broadway ST over US-31

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 2.0 MI N of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000007573

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway ST over US-31 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Broadway ST 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,520 by 1977. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway ST
CrossesUS-31
Location2.0 MI N of I-96
RouteCity Street 2007
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.20096, -86.20491
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (1988)
Projected traffic3,520 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$80,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway ST over US-31 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Broadway ST over US-31 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Broadway ST over US-31?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway ST over US-31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.