US Bridges

Fitzgerald Ave over White River

Good

Newaygo County, Michigan · 1 MI NE of Hesperia · Structure no. 000000000007760

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitzgerald Ave over White River is a steel truss - thru carrying Fitzgerald Ave over White River in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2020. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFitzgerald Ave
CrossesWhite River
Location1 MI NE of Hesperia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.57985, -86.01018
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2000)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fitzgerald Ave over White River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitzgerald Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fitzgerald Ave over White River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Fitzgerald Ave over White River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fitzgerald Ave over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.