US Bridges

US-31 NB over N Chan Muskegon River

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 2.6 MI N of M-46 · Structure no. 000000000007585

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31 NB over N Chan Muskegon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 NB over N Chan Muskegon River in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,540 by 2035. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-31 NB
CrossesN Chan Muskegon River
Location2.6 MI N of M-46
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates43.27244, -86.20273
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2015)
Projected traffic22,540 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-31 NB over N Chan Muskegon River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31 NB over N Chan Muskegon River 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-31 NB over N Chan Muskegon River carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-31 NB over N Chan Muskegon River?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US-31 NB over N Chan Muskegon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.