US-31 Br over Little Black Creek
FairMuskegon County, Michigan · In Muskegon Hts · Structure no. 000000000007615
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,465
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31 Br over Little Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-31 Br over Little Black Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 25,465 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,284 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 134 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31 Br over Little Black Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31 Br over Little Black Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US-31 Br over Little Black Creek carry?
About 25,465 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-31 Br over Little Black Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.
Who owns US-31 Br over Little Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.