US Bridges

Fruitvale Road over White River

Good

Muskegon County, Michigan · 6.8 MI E of US-31 · Structure no. 000000000007653

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,073
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitvale Road over White River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fruitvale Road over White River in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,309 by 2038. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFruitvale Road
CrossesWhite River
Location6.8 MI E of US-31
RouteCounty Highway 6188
Coordinates43.46454, -86.23231
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,073 (2018)
Projected traffic1,309 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Fruitvale Road over White River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fruitvale Road over White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Fruitvale Road over White River carry?

About 1,073 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fruitvale Road over White River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitvale Road over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.