US-31BR over White River
PoorPosted for loadMuskegon County, Michigan · 4.2 MI S of Oceana Col · Structure no. 000000000007577
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,531
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31BR over White River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-31BR over White River in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,531 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,563 by 2018. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31BR over White River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31BR over White River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US-31BR over White River carry?
About 8,531 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US-31BR over White River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns US-31BR over White River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.