US Bridges

US-31 Br S over Black Creek

Good

Muskegon County, Michigan · 1.3 MI NW of US-31 · Structure no. 000000000007616

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,838
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31 Br S over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 Br S over Black Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,838 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,588 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-31 Br S
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.3 MI NW of US-31
RouteInterstate 96
Coordinates43.18381, -86.22368
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 15 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,838 (2022)
Projected traffic12,588 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-31 Br S over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31 Br S over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US-31 Br S over Black Creek carry?

About 10,838 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-31 Br S over Black Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US-31 Br S over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.