US Bridges

Peter White Road over Laughing Whitefish River

Good

Alger County, Michigan · 1.25 MI S of Deerton · Structure no. 000000000012959

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peter White Road over Laughing Whitefish River is a concrete culvert carrying Peter White Road over Laughing Whitefish River in Alger County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2015. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long.

CarriesPeter White Road
CrossesLaughing Whitefish River
Location1.25 MI S of Deerton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.45545, -87.0432
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2001)
Projected traffic140 by 2015
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peter White Road over Laughing Whitefish River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peter White Road 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 Peter White Road over Laughing Whitefish River carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Peter White Road over Laughing Whitefish River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Peter White Road over Laughing Whitefish River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.