US Bridges

Webster RD over US-31

Fair

Oceana County, Michigan · 0.5 MI SW of Rothbury · Structure no. 000000000008328

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
376 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster RD over US-31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Webster RD over US-31 in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 1977. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWebster RD
CrossesUS-31
Location0.5 MI SW of Rothbury
RouteCounty Highway 6429
Coordinates43.49358, -86.37016
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (1988)
Projected traffic500 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$261,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster RD over US-31 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webster RD over US-31 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 Webster RD over US-31 carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Webster RD over US-31?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Webster RD over US-31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.