US Bridges

US-31 SB over Grant Road

Fair

Oceana County, Michigan · 1.5 MI SW of Shelby · Structure no. 000000000008346

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31 SB over Grant Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 SB over Grant Road 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,308 by 2018. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-31 SB
CrossesGrant Road
Location1.5 MI SW of Shelby
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates43.58911, -86.39619
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2012)
Projected traffic7,308 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-31 SB over Grant Road built?

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

What condition is US-31 SB over Grant Road 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 SB over Grant Road carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-31 SB over Grant Road?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-31 SB over Grant Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.