US Bridges

White Lake Drive over US-31 NB

Poor

Muskegon County, Michigan · 7.5 MI NW of M-120 · Structure no. 000000000007602

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 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Lake Drive over US-31 NB 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).

CarriesWhite Lake Drive
CrossesUS-31 NB
Location7.5 MI NW of M-120
RouteCounty Highway 6138
Coordinates43.38387, -86.27948
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,898 (1997)
Projected traffic1,630 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was White Lake Drive over US-31 NB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Lake Drive over US-31 NB 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 NB carry?

About 3,898 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is White Lake Drive over US-31 NB?

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 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.