US Bridges

Van Buren Street over S Br White River

Fair

Newaygo County, Michigan · 1 MI E of Evergreen RD · Structure no. 000000000013566

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Street over S Br White River is a steel culvert carrying Van Buren Street over S Br White River in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVan Buren Street
CrossesS Br White River
Location1 MI E of Evergreen RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.61959, -85.75147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic75 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Van Buren Street over S Br White River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren Street over S Br 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 Van Buren Street over S Br White River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Van Buren Street over S Br White River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Van Buren Street over S Br White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.