US-131 NB over Old US-131
FairWexford County, Michigan · 5.8 MI N of M-55 · Structure no. 000000000013001
- 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 NB over Old US-131 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 NB 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).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Old US-131 built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 NB 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 NB over Old US-131 carry?
About 3,575 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-131 NB 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 NB over Old US-131?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.