US Bridges

US-31 over Lakewood Blvd

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.6 MI N of I-196 Bl · Structure no. 000000000008696

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,990
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31 over Lakewood Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 over Lakewood Blvd in Ottawa 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 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 35,990 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,200 by 2018. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-31
CrossesLakewood Blvd
Location0.6 MI N of I-196 Bl
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates42.80478, -86.08501
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,990 (2007)
Projected traffic51,200 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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-31 over Lakewood Blvd built?

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

What condition is US-31 over Lakewood Blvd 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 over Lakewood Blvd carry?

About 35,990 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-31 over Lakewood Blvd?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns US-31 over Lakewood Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.