US-131 NB over Hersey Creek
FairOsceola County, Michigan · 2.4 MI N of Reed City · Structure no. 000000000008569
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,841
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 NB over Hersey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 NB over Hersey Creek in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 11,841 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,660 by 2018. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 NB over Hersey Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 NB over Hersey 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 NB over Hersey Creek carry?
About 11,841 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-131 NB over Hersey Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 NB over Hersey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.