US-131 Bl|mitchell over Clam River
FairWexford County, Michigan · In Cadillac · Structure no. 000000000012546
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,406
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 Bl|mitchell over Clam River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 Bl|mitchell over Clam River in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 90 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 23,406 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,800 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 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. |
| 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 Bl|mitchell over Clam River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is US-131 Bl|mitchell over Clam 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US-131 Bl|mitchell over Clam River carry?
About 23,406 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US-131 Bl|mitchell over Clam River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 Bl|mitchell over Clam River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.