Luther RD over US-131
FairOsceola County, Michigan · 2.0 MI SW of Leroy · Structure no. 000000000008546
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 358 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Luther RD over US-131 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Luther RD over US-131 in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Luther RD over US-131 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Luther RD over US-131 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Luther RD over US-131 carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Luther RD over US-131?
The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Luther RD over US-131?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.