US Bridges

M-57 over White Pine Trail(rr Abn)

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 3.0 MI S of Cedar Springs · Structure no. 000000000004938

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,071
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-57 over White Pine Trail(rr Abn) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-57 over White Pine Trail(rr Abn) in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 16,071 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,352 by 2018. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-57
CrossesWhite Pine Trail(rr Abn)
Location3.0 MI S of Cedar Springs
RouteState Highway 57
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.17567, -85.56854
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,071 (2007)
Projected traffic19,352 by 2018
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-57 over White Pine Trail(rr Abn) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-57 over White Pine Trail(rr Abn) 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 2024.

How much traffic does M-57 over White Pine Trail(rr Abn) carry?

About 16,071 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is M-57 over White Pine Trail(rr Abn)?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns M-57 over White Pine Trail(rr Abn)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.