US-131 over White Pigeon River
FairSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 2.4 MI N of Indiana State · Structure no. 000000000010269
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,556
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 over White Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-131 over White Pigeon River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,556 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,276 by 2018. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 over White Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 over White Pigeon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does US-131 over White Pigeon River carry?
About 9,556 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US-131 over White Pigeon River?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 over White Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.