US Bridges

Route 444 over W Br Whitefish R

FairPosted for load

Delta County, Michigan · 3 MI E of Ush 41 · Structure no. 000000000002127

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 444 over W Br Whitefish R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 444 over W Br Whitefish R in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 444
CrossesW Br Whitefish R
Location3 MI E of Ush 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelta County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.13977, -86.92832
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Route 444 over W Br Whitefish R built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 444 over W Br Whitefish R 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 444 over W Br Whitefish R carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 444 over W Br Whitefish R?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 444 over W Br Whitefish R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.