Old M-20 over White River
FairNewaygo County, Michigan · 0.8 E of M-37 · Structure no. 000000000007711
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,028
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old M-20 over White River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old M-20 over White River in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2012. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old M-20 over White River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Old M-20 over White River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Old M-20 over White River carry?
About 1,028 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old M-20 over White River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Old M-20 over White River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.