US Bridges

US-31BR EB over US-31 SB

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Muskegon · Structure no. 000000000007594

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31BR EB over US-31 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31BR EB over US-31 SB 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,844 by 2015. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS-31BR EB
CrossesUS-31 SB
Location0.2 MI N of Muskegon
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates43.25738, -86.20653
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2024
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (1995)
Projected traffic13,844 by 2015
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-31BR EB over US-31 SB built?

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

What condition is US-31BR EB over US-31 SB 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-31BR EB over US-31 SB carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-31BR EB over US-31 SB?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-31BR EB over US-31 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.