US-131 SB over E Br Hersey Creek
GoodOsceola County, Michigan · 5.0 MI N of Reed City · Structure no. 000000000008571
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,391
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 SB over E Br Hersey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 SB over E Br 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 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 6,391 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,660 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SB over E Br Hersey Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 SB over E Br Hersey 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 SB over E Br Hersey Creek carry?
About 6,391 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US-131 SB over E Br Hersey Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 SB over E Br Hersey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.