US-31 NB over Walsh RD
FairMuskegon County, Michigan · 0.6 MI S of N JCT US-31BR · Structure no. 000000000007606
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,086
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31 NB over Walsh RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 NB over Walsh RD in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,086 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,364 by 2018. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31 NB over Walsh RD built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31 NB over Walsh RD 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 NB over Walsh RD carry?
About 8,086 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US-31 NB over Walsh RD?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-31 NB over Walsh RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.