Us-31 (old) over Pentwater River

Fair Condition72 years old4,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOceana
LocationN Lts Of Hart
CarriesUs-31 (old)
CrossesPentwater River
Coordinates43.70744, -86.35594

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length270.0 ft (82.3 m)
Max Span102.0 ft (31.1 m)
Deck Width63.0 ft (19.2 m)
Deck Area1580.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 2008)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,200 (2019)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000008318

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