Peter White Road over Laughing Whitefish River
FairAlger County, Michigan · 0.5 MI South of Deerton · Structure no. 000000000000061
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peter White Road over Laughing Whitefish River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peter White Road over Laughing Whitefish River in Alger County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2015. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter White Road over Laughing Whitefish River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Peter White Road over Laughing Whitefish 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Peter White Road over Laughing Whitefish River carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Peter White Road over Laughing Whitefish River?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Peter White Road over Laughing Whitefish River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.