US Bridges

US-31 SB over CSX RR

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 1.9 MI N of M-120 · Structure no. 000000000007591

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,533
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31 SB over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 SB over CSX RR in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 12,533 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,858 by 2018. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-31 SB
CrossesCSX RR
Location1.9 MI N of M-120
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates43.31692, -86.22605
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,533 (2007)
Projected traffic19,858 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31 SB over CSX RR 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 CSX RR carry?

About 12,533 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-31 SB over CSX RR?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-31 SB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.