US-31 Bus Loop over US-31
FairOceana County, Michigan · North Oceana County Line · Structure no. 000000000008357
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 366 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31 Bus Loop over US-31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 Bus Loop over US-31 in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,870 by 2018. The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long and 52 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31 Bus Loop over US-31 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31 Bus Loop 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US-31 Bus Loop over US-31 carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US-31 Bus Loop over US-31?
The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US-31 Bus Loop over US-31?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.