North Point Drive over Laughing Whitefish River
GoodAlger County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of Deerton · Structure no. 000000000000079
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Point Drive over Laughing Whitefish River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Point Drive over Laughing Whitefish River in Alger County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Point Drive over Laughing Whitefish River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Point Drive 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does North Point Drive over Laughing Whitefish River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is North Point Drive over Laughing Whitefish River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns North Point Drive over Laughing Whitefish River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.