US Bridges

US-131 SB over No 12 3/4 RD

Fair

Wexford County, Michigan · 1 MI NE of Manton · Structure no. 000000000013034

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,535
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 SB over No 12 3/4 RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 SB over No 12 3/4 RD 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 3,535 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,065 by 2027. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS-131 SB
CrossesNo 12 3/4 RD
Location1 MI NE of Manton
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates44.42885, -85.38883
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,535 (2007)
Projected traffic4,065 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 No 12 3/4 RD built?

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

What condition is US-131 SB over No 12 3/4 RD 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 No 12 3/4 RD carry?

About 3,535 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is US-131 SB over No 12 3/4 RD?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-131 SB over No 12 3/4 RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.