US Bridges

US-31 Br SB over S Br Muskegon River

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · In Muskegon · Structure no. 000000000007633

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,943
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31 Br SB over S Br Muskegon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 Br SB over S Br Muskegon River in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 9,943 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,061 by 2018. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-31 Br SB
CrossesS Br Muskegon River
LocationIn Muskegon
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates43.2518, -86.23422
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,943 (2007)
Projected traffic11,061 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SB over S Br Muskegon River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US-31 Br SB over S Br Muskegon River 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 US-31 Br SB over S Br Muskegon River carry?

About 9,943 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-31 Br SB over S Br Muskegon River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US-31 Br SB over S Br Muskegon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.