US-131 over Manistee River
FairWexford County, Michigan · 5.7 MI N of Manton · Structure no. 000000000013444
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 335 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,450
- 2003 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-131 over Manistee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-131 over Manistee River in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,478 by 2018. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-131 over Manistee River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-131 over Manistee River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US-131 over Manistee River carry?
About 8,450 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-131 over Manistee River?
The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-131 over Manistee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.