US Bridges

Lakewood RD over US-31 NB

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 3.5 MI SE of S JCT US-31 · Structure no. 000000000007610

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,304
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood RD over US-31 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakewood RD over US-31 NB 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 1,304 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 1977. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLakewood RD
CrossesUS-31 NB
Location3.5 MI SE of S JCT US-31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.36916, -86.27292
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,304 (1997)
Projected traffic350 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lakewood RD over US-31 NB built?

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

What condition is Lakewood RD over US-31 NB 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 Lakewood RD over US-31 NB carry?

About 1,304 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lakewood RD over US-31 NB?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewood RD over US-31 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.