White Lake Drive over US-31 SB
PoorMuskegon County, Michigan · 7.5 MI NW of M-120 · Structure no. 000000000007601
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,898
- 1997 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
White Lake Drive over US-31 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Lake Drive over US-31 SB in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 4 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.
It carries about 3,898 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,630 by 1977. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 33 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was White Lake Drive over US-31 SB built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is White Lake Drive over US-31 SB 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 White Lake Drive over US-31 SB carry?
About 3,898 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is White Lake Drive over US-31 SB?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns White Lake Drive over US-31 SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.