US Bridges

US-131 NB|M-55 EB over US-131 Bl|s 43 Road

Fair

Wexford County, Michigan · Clam Lake Twp Sec 15 & 16 · Structure no. 000000000012828

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,155
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 NB|M-55 EB over US-131 Bl|s 43 Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 NB|M-55 EB over US-131 Bl|s 43 Road in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,896 by 2018. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS-131 NB|M-55 EB
CrossesUS-131 Bl|s 43 Road
LocationClam Lake Twp Sec 15 & 16
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates44.21953, -85.39603
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,155 (2007)
Projected traffic4,896 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-131 NB|M-55 EB over US-131 Bl|s 43 Road built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-131 NB|M-55 EB over US-131 Bl|s 43 Road 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|M-55 EB over US-131 Bl|s 43 Road carry?

About 6,155 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-131 NB|M-55 EB over US-131 Bl|s 43 Road?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 NB|M-55 EB over US-131 Bl|s 43 Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.