US Bridges

US-131 SB over Old US-131

Fair

Wexford County, Michigan · 5.8 MI N of M-55 · Structure no. 000000000013000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,575
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 SB over Old US-131 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 SB over Old US-131 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 3,575 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,796 by 2018. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS-131 SB
CrossesOld US-131
Location5.8 MI N of M-55
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates44.32779, -85.40375
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,575 (2007)
Projected traffic3,796 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 SB over Old US-131 built?

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

What condition is US-131 SB over Old US-131 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-131 SB over Old US-131 carry?

About 3,575 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-131 SB over Old US-131?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 SB over Old US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.