US Bridges

Hayes Road over US-31 NB

Fair

Oceana County, Michigan · 2.5 MI SW of Shelby · Structure no. 000000000008345

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
318
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayes Road over US-31 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hayes Road over US-31 NB 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 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2010. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHayes Road
CrossesUS-31 NB
Location2.5 MI SW of Shelby
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOceana County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.57324, -86.39315
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (1993)
Projected traffic400 by 2010
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$143,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayes Road over US-31 NB built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayes Road over US-31 NB 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 Hayes Road over US-31 NB carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hayes Road over US-31 NB?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hayes Road over US-31 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.