US Bridges

Dickinson Ave FH32 over White River

Fair

Newaygo County, Michigan · 2.0 Mile NE of Hesperia · Structure no. 000000000007743

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickinson Ave FH32 over White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dickinson Ave FH32 over White River in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 63 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2020. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDickinson Ave FH32
CrossesWhite River
Location2.0 Mile NE of Hesperia
RouteCounty Highway 6205
Coordinates43.58201, -86.01953
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2000)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dickinson Ave FH32 over White River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Dickinson Ave FH32 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 Dickinson Ave FH32 over White River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dickinson Ave FH32 over White River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dickinson Ave FH32 over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.