US Bridges

18 Mile Rd(rose Lk over US-131

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · 2.2 MI SW of Tustin · Structure no. 000000000008548

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
404 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

18 Mile Rd(rose Lk over US-131 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 18 Mile Rd(rose Lk over US-131 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries18 Mile Rd(rose Lk
CrossesUS-131
Location2.2 MI SW of Tustin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsceola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.07376, -85.48274
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 18 Mile Rd(rose Lk over US-131 built?

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

What condition is 18 Mile Rd(rose Lk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 18 Mile Rd(rose Lk over US-131 carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 18 Mile Rd(rose Lk over US-131?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 18 Mile Rd(rose Lk over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.