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US-10 BR/OLDUS-131 over Hersey River

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · 0.26 MI S of US-10 · Structure no. 000000000008540

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 BR/OLDUS-131 over Hersey River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-10 BR/OLDUS-131 over Hersey River in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-10 BR/OLDUS-131
CrossesHersey River
Location0.26 MI S of US-10
RouteU.S. Route 131
CountyOsceola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.88038, -85.50995
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 11 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-10 BR/OLDUS-131 over Hersey River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-10 BR/OLDUS-131 over Hersey River 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 US-10 BR/OLDUS-131 over Hersey River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-10 BR/OLDUS-131 over Hersey River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US-10 BR/OLDUS-131 over Hersey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.