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US-131 SB over Hersey Creek

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · 2.4 MI N of Reed City · Structure no. 000000000008570

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 SB over Hersey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 SB 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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CarriesUS-131 SB
CrossesHersey Creek
Location2.4 MI N of Reed City
RouteU.S. Route 131
CountyOsceola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.91457, -85.52228
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,841 (2013)
Projected traffic9,660 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Hersey Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-131 SB 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 SB over Hersey Creek carry?

About 11,841 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-131 SB 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 SB over Hersey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.