Lutz Rd-Old 131 over Prairie River
GoodPosted for loadSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 2.3 MI S of Three Rivers · Structure no. 000000000010307
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,586
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lutz Rd-Old 131 over Prairie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lutz Rd-Old 131 over Prairie River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,586 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,807 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lutz Rd-Old 131 over Prairie River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lutz Rd-Old 131 over Prairie 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Lutz Rd-Old 131 over Prairie River carry?
About 3,586 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lutz Rd-Old 131 over Prairie River?
The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Lutz Rd-Old 131 over Prairie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.