US Bridges

Baldwin Ave over White River

Poor

Newaygo County, Michigan · 5.5 MI W of White Cloud · Structure no. 000000000007742

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Ave over White River is a concrete tee beam carrying Baldwin Ave over White River in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2020. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBaldwin Ave
CrossesWhite River
Location5.5 MI W of White Cloud
RouteCounty Highway 6235
CountyNewaygo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.55601, -85.88103
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2000)
Projected traffic700 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Baldwin Ave over White River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin Ave over White River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Baldwin Ave over White River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Baldwin Ave over White River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin Ave over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.