US Bridges

M-231 over Leonard Street

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · 1 MI S of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000013462

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,700
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-231 over Leonard Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-231 over Leonard Street in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM-231
CrossesLeonard Street
Location1 MI S of I-96
RouteState Highway 231
Coordinates43.06349, -86.08798
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2011)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Leonard Street built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-231 over Leonard 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 November 2024.

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

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is M-231 over Leonard Street?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns M-231 over Leonard Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.