US Bridges

3 MI RD over White River

PoorPosted for load

Newaygo County, Michigan · 3 MI N of White Cloud · Structure no. 000000000007783

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3 MI RD over White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3 MI RD over White River in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 105 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2020. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Carries3 MI RD
CrossesWhite River
Location3 MI N of White Cloud
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.59784, -85.75023
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2000)
Projected traffic50 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3 MI RD over White River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is 3 MI RD 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 3 MI RD over White River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is 3 MI RD over White River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns 3 MI RD over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.