US Bridges

US-131 NB Ramp over Johnson Creek

Good

Osceola County, Michigan · 1.5 MI NW of Reed City · Structure no. 000000000008553

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 NB Ramp over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 NB Ramp 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2008. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-131 NB Ramp
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of Reed City
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates43.89009, -85.52661
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (1988)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2008
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp over Johnson Creek built?

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

What condition is US-131 NB Ramp over Johnson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-131 NB Ramp over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 NB Ramp over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.