US Bridges

US-131 SB over Clam River

Fair

Wexford County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Boon Road · Structure no. 000000000012954

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,255
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 SB over Clam River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 SB over Clam River 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 4,255 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,375 by 2018. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesUS-131 SB
CrossesClam River
Location0.1 MI S of Boon Road
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates44.27999, -85.38881
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,255 (2007)
Projected traffic3,375 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-131 SB over Clam River built?

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

What condition is US-131 SB 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-131 SB over Clam River carry?

About 4,255 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-131 SB over Clam River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 SB over Clam River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.