US-31 SB over US-31 Br (fruitvale Rd)
FairMuskegon County, Michigan · N JCT US-31 Br · Structure no. 000000000007607
- 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 SB over US-31 Br (fruitvale Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 SB over US-31 Br (fruitvale 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 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 8,086 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,766 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).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31 SB over US-31 Br (fruitvale Rd) built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31 SB over US-31 Br (fruitvale 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 SB over US-31 Br (fruitvale Rd) carry?
About 8,086 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-31 SB over US-31 Br (fruitvale Rd)?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-31 SB over US-31 Br (fruitvale Rd)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.