US-31 NB over White River
FairMuskegon County, Michigan · 1.3 MI N of S JCT US-31BR · Structure no. 000000000007587
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,550
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31 NB over White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 NB over White River in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31 NB over White River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31 NB over White River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US-31 NB over White River carry?
About 9,550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US-31 NB over White River?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-31 NB over White River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.