Witham Drive over Bear Creek
FairMuskegon County, Michigan · S City Line of N Muskegon · Structure no. 000000000007644
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,727
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Witham Drive over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Witham Drive over Bear Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,727 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,327 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Witham Drive over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Witham Drive over Bear Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Witham Drive over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,727 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Witham Drive over Bear Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Witham Drive over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.