US Bridges

M-231 over North Cedar Drive

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · 4.2 MI N of M-45 · Structure no. 000000000013458

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,544
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-231 over North Cedar Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-231 over North Cedar Drive in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,544 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2030. 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
CrossesNorth Cedar Drive
Location4.2 MI N of M-45
RouteState Highway 231
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.03365, -86.09231
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,544 (2009)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2030
Trucks7%
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 North Cedar Drive built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-231 over North Cedar Drive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does M-231 over North Cedar Drive carry?

About 1,544 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is M-231 over North Cedar Drive?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns M-231 over North Cedar Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.