US Bridges

US-31 SB over Pigeon River

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 4.4 MI SE of M-45 · Structure no. 000000000008692

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,630
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31 SB over Pigeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 SB over Pigeon River in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 11,630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,894 by 2018. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-31 SB
CrossesPigeon River
Location4.4 MI SE of M-45
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates42.9159, -86.1445
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,630 (2007)
Projected traffic13,894 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-31 SB over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31 SB over Pigeon River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-31 SB over Pigeon River carry?

About 11,630 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-31 SB over Pigeon River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-31 SB over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.