US-131 Br over ST Joseph River
GoodSt. Joseph County, Michigan · In Constantine · Structure no. 000000000010262
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 251 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,950
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 Br over ST Joseph River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 Br over ST Joseph River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 78 years old, older 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 Br over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US-131 Br over ST Joseph River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US-131 Br over ST Joseph River carry?
About 3,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-131 Br over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 Br over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.