US-131 NB over 50 Mile RD
FairWexford County, Michigan · 5 MI S of Cadillac · Structure no. 000000000012545
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,941
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 NB over 50 Mile RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 NB over 50 Mile RD 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 7,941 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,132 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 NB over 50 Mile RD built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 NB over 50 Mile RD 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 2024.
How much traffic does US-131 NB over 50 Mile RD carry?
About 7,941 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-131 NB over 50 Mile RD?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 NB over 50 Mile RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.