US Bridges

US-131 NB Ramp over CSX RR (abn)

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · 1.5 MI NW of Reed City · Structure no. 000000000008557

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 NB Ramp over CSX RR (abn) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 NB Ramp over CSX RR (abn) 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 5 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 1977. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-131 NB Ramp
CrossesCSX RR (abn)
Location1.5 MI NW of Reed City
RouteU.S. Route 131
CountyOsceola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.88382, -85.52704
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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 traffic1,500 by 1977
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-131 NB Ramp over CSX RR (abn) built?

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

What condition is US-131 NB Ramp over CSX RR (abn) 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 US-131 NB Ramp over CSX RR (abn) carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-131 NB Ramp over CSX RR (abn)?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 NB Ramp over CSX RR (abn)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.