US Bridges

Hile RD over US-31

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 0.3 MI S of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000007581

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hile RD over US-31 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hile 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 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,050 by 1977. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHile RD
CrossesUS-31
Location0.3 MI S of I-96
RouteCity Street 2007
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.16883, -86.20864
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (1988)
Projected traffic2,050 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$79,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hile RD over US-31 built?

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

What condition is Hile 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hile RD over US-31 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Hile RD over US-31?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hile RD over US-31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.