US-131 SB over White Pine Trail
FairWexford County, Michigan · 6 MI S of Cadillac · Structure no. 000000000012539
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,450
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 SB over White Pine Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 SB over White Pine Trail in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,568 by 2039. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 SB over White Pine Trail built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 SB over White Pine Trail 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US-131 SB over White Pine Trail carry?
About 7,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-131 SB over White Pine Trail?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 SB over White Pine Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.