US Bridges

US-131 NB over Rose Lake Outlet

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · 0.8 MI N of Marion RD · Structure no. 000000000008545

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,863
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 NB over Rose Lake Outlet is a concrete culvert carrying US-131 NB over Rose Lake Outlet in Osceola 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 5,863 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,615 by 2018. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

CarriesUS-131 NB
CrossesRose Lake Outlet
Location0.8 MI N of Marion RD
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates44.11584, -85.47013
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,863 (2007)
Projected traffic8,615 by 2018
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-131 NB over Rose Lake Outlet built?

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

What condition is US-131 NB over Rose Lake Outlet 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-131 NB over Rose Lake Outlet carry?

About 5,863 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-131 NB over Rose Lake Outlet?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US-131 NB over Rose Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.