US Bridges

No. 16 RD over US-131 NB

Fair

Wexford County, Michigan · 1 MI E of Manton · Structure no. 000000000013033

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

No. 16 RD over US-131 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying No. 16 RD 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2020. The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNo. 16 RD
CrossesUS-131 NB
Location1 MI E of Manton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.41096, -85.38041
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length292 ft (89.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic173 by 2020
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 No. 16 RD over US-131 NB built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is No. 16 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 No. 16 RD over US-131 NB carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is No. 16 RD over US-131 NB?

The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns No. 16 RD over US-131 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.