US Bridges

Winston RD over US-31

Fair

Oceana County, Michigan · 1 MI W of Rothbury · Structure no. 000000000008329

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winston RD over US-31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winston RD over US-31 in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 52 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2033. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesWinston RD
CrossesUS-31
Location1 MI W of Rothbury
RouteCounty Highway 6410
Coordinates43.50802, -86.37352
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2012)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Winston RD over US-31 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Winston 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Winston RD over US-31 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Winston RD over US-31?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Winston RD over US-31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.