M-28 over Laughing Whitefish River
GoodAlger County, Michigan · 3.2 MI E of Marquette Col · Structure no. 000000000000045
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,093
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-28 over Laughing Whitefish River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-28 over Laughing Whitefish River in Alger County, Michigan. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 86 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,093 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,926 by 2018. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-28 over Laughing Whitefish River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is M-28 over Laughing Whitefish River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does M-28 over Laughing Whitefish River carry?
About 3,093 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is M-28 over Laughing Whitefish River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns M-28 over Laughing Whitefish River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.