US Bridges

M-231 over Rich Street

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of M-45 · Structure no. 000000000013449

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-231 over Rich Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-231 over Rich Street in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-231
CrossesRich Street
Location0.5 MI N of M-45
RouteState Highway 231
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97947, -86.08914
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (—)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 M-231 over Rich Street built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-231 over Rich Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M-231 over Rich Street carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M-231 over Rich Street?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns M-231 over Rich Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.