Old US-131 over US-131 NB
FairWexford County, Michigan · 3 MI N of Cadillac · Structure no. 000000000013029
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 474 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,350
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US-131 over US-131 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US-131 over US-131 NB in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,853 by 2027. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US-131 over US-131 NB built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US-131 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 Old US-131 over US-131 NB carry?
About 3,350 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Old US-131 over US-131 NB?
The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Old US-131 over US-131 NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.