US Bridges

US-131 NB over Meceola Road

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · 4 Miles S of Reed City · Structure no. 000000000008559

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,322
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 NB over Meceola Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 NB over Meceola Road 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 6,322 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,456 by 2018. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-131 NB
CrossesMeceola Road
Location4 Miles S of Reed City
RouteU.S. Route 131
CountyOsceola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.81561, -85.53609
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,322 (2007)
Projected traffic10,456 by 2018
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over Meceola Road built?

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

What condition is US-131 NB over Meceola Road 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 Meceola Road carry?

About 6,322 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-131 NB over Meceola Road?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 NB over Meceola Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.