US Bridges

US-131 NB over Johnson Creek

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · 1.5 MI NW of Reed City · Structure no. 000000000008551

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,391
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 NB over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 NB over Johnson Creek in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6,391 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,660 by 2018. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-131 NB
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of Reed City
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates43.89019, -85.52763
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,391 (2007)
Projected traffic9,660 by 2018
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-131 NB over Johnson Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-131 NB over Johnson Creek carry?

About 6,391 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-131 NB over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 NB over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.