US Bridges

Packer Drive over White Pine Trail-Mdnr

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.15 MI East of Van Dam · Structure no. 000000000005153

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Packer Drive over White Pine Trail-Mdnr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Packer Drive over White Pine Trail-Mdnr in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 493 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2025. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPacker Drive
CrossesWhite Pine Trail-Mdnr
Location0.15 MI East of Van Dam
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.09328, -85.59663
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2005)
Projected traffic840 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Packer Drive over White Pine Trail-Mdnr built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Packer Drive over White Pine Trail-Mdnr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Packer Drive over White Pine Trail-Mdnr carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Packer Drive over White Pine Trail-Mdnr?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Packer Drive over White Pine Trail-Mdnr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.