US Bridges

US-131 Bl|e 34 RD over US-131 NB

Fair

Wexford County, Michigan · Haring Twp Sec 22 · Structure no. 000000000012871

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,740
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 Bl|e 34 RD over US-131 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 Bl|e 34 RD over US-131 NB in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2010. The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS-131 Bl|e 34 RD
CrossesUS-131 NB
LocationHaring Twp Sec 22
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates44.2815, -85.38849
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length265 ft (80.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2000)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2010
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bl|e 34 RD over US-131 NB built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-131 Bl|e 34 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-131 Bl|e 34 RD over US-131 NB carry?

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-131 Bl|e 34 RD over US-131 NB?

The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 Bl|e 34 RD over US-131 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.