US Bridges

Whitehall Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of M -120 · Structure no. 000000000007645

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,340
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehall Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whitehall Road over Bear Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 20,340 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,395 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitehall Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.5 MI N of M -120
RouteCounty Highway 2007
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.27096, -86.25609
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,340 (2018)
Projected traffic27,395 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitehall Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehall Road 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 Whitehall Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 20,340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Whitehall Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehall Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.