US Bridges

US-31 over 3rd ST (M-104)

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · In Ferrysburg at 3rd ST · Structure no. 000000000008701

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,375
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31 over 3rd ST (M-104) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-31 over 3rd ST (M-104) 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 44,375 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,025 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesUS-31
Crosses3rd ST (M-104)
LocationIn Ferrysburg at 3rd ST
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates43.07999, -86.21632
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,375 (2021)
Projected traffic49,025 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 3rd ST (M-104) built?

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

What condition is US-31 over 3rd ST (M-104) 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 3rd ST (M-104) carry?

About 44,375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-31 over 3rd ST (M-104)?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US-31 over 3rd ST (M-104)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.