US Bridges

US 31 NB over Wayne Road

Fair

Oceana County, Michigan · 2.5 Miles NW of Hart · Structure no. 000000000008354

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,171
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over Wayne Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 NB over Wayne Road in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 4,171 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,668 by 2018. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesWayne Road
Location2.5 Miles NW of Hart
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyOceana County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.73375, -86.39431
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,171 (2007)
Projected traffic5,668 by 2018
Trucks11%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 NB over Wayne Road built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 NB over Wayne 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 NB over Wayne Road carry?

About 4,171 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over Wayne Road?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over Wayne Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.