US Bridges

Broadway Ave over US-31 Br

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 3.9 MI NW of US-31 · Structure no. 000000000007618

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Ave over US-31 Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway Ave over US-31 Br in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,075 by 2034. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBroadway Ave
CrossesUS-31 Br
Location3.9 MI NW of US-31
RouteCity Street 2007
Coordinates43.20117, -86.25989
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2014)
Projected traffic8,075 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway Ave over US-31 Br built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Ave over US-31 Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Broadway Ave over US-31 Br carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Broadway Ave over US-31 Br?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Ave over US-31 Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.