US Bridges

US-131 SB over Johnson Creek

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · 1.5 MI NW of Reed City · Structure no. 000000000008552

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,391
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 SB over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 SB 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 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-131 SB
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of Reed City
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates43.89015, -85.52809
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,391 (2007)
Projected traffic9,660 by 2018
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB over Johnson Creek built?

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

What condition is US-131 SB 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 August 2024.

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

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

How long is US-131 SB over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 SB over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.