US-131 NB|M-55 EB over US-131 Bl|s 43 Road
FairWexford 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).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.