M-231 over Beeline Drain
GoodOttawa County, Michigan · 2.5 MI N of M-45 · Structure no. 000000000013675
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,750
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-231 over Beeline Drain is a concrete culvert carrying M-231 over Beeline Drain in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-231 over Beeline Drain built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-231 over Beeline Drain 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does M-231 over Beeline Drain carry?
About 5,750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is M-231 over Beeline Drain?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).
Who owns M-231 over Beeline Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.