US Bridges

E 36 RD over US-131 NB

Fair

Wexford County, Michigan · Haring Twp Sec 27 & 34 · Structure no. 000000000012740

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,777
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 36 RD over US-131 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 36 RD over US-131 NB in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 77,777 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77,777 by 2015. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE 36 RD
CrossesUS-131 NB
LocationHaring Twp Sec 27 & 34
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates44.26704, -85.38774
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,777 (1995)
Projected traffic77,777 by 2015
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 36 RD over US-131 NB built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 36 RD over US-131 NB 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 E 36 RD over US-131 NB carry?

About 77,777 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is E 36 RD over US-131 NB?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns E 36 RD over US-131 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.