Hayes Road over US-31 SB
GoodOceana County, Michigan · 2.5 MI SW of Shelby · Structure no. 000000000008344
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 318
- 1993 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hayes Road over US-31 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hayes Road over US-31 SB in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2010. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hayes Road over US-31 SB built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hayes Road over US-31 SB 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Hayes Road over US-31 SB carry?
About 318 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hayes Road over US-31 SB?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Hayes Road over US-31 SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.