US Bridges

148 Avenue over N Branch White River

Good

Oceana County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Johnson RD · Structure no. 000000000008375

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
708
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

148 Avenue over N Branch White River is a wood or timber slab carrying 148 Avenue over N Branch White River in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 708 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,052 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries148 Avenue
CrossesN Branch White River
Location0.2 MI S of Johnson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOceana County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.59685, -86.18806
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2013)
Projected traffic1,052 by 2033
Trucks22%
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 148 Avenue over N Branch White River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 148 Avenue over N Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 148 Avenue over N Branch White River carry?

About 708 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is 148 Avenue over N Branch White River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 148 Avenue over N Branch White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.